Jonathan Quick has been starting for the New York Rangers in multiple games, with coach Peter Laviolette expressing that this was planned to give Igor Shesterkin time to work with the goalie coach. Quick's performance has been crucial, as seen in the recent 2-1 overtime win against the Avalanche. Despite his strong performance, there is a discussion about balancing Quick's starts with the need to get Shesterkin on track for the playoffs. Quick's consecutive starts have led to questions about his role as a starter, but the team has expressed confidence in Shesterkin. Quick started against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and his performance has been praised by Shesterkin. The delicate balance between Quick and Shesterkin's roles has been a topic of pregame discussion and media attention, with the decision to start Quick being a planned strategy by the team's coaching staff.
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts are in NY to face the Rangers tonight https://t.co/bM2dNqxgt6
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #Bolts onto the ice for warmups #GoBolts
Andrei Vasilevskiy gets the start in goal tonight as he leads the #Bolts onto the ice here at Madison Square Garden.
Jonathan Quick leads the #NYR out for pregame warmups vs. Lightning
Pregame reading: #NYR enter delicate Jonathan Quick-Igor Shesterkin dance with latest goalie decision ⬇️ https://t.co/4fVffajQDi via @nypostsports
#NYR Igor Shesterkin on Jonathan Quick: "He's outstanding. So great to see him, how he plays, can learn every day how he battles, stops the puck, how he focuses. I'm so happy."
"Shesty's our guy" But it'll be Jonathan Quick in goal again for #NYR tonight against Lightning. Why that's the correct goalie plan. My latest @4EverBlueshirts ⤵️ https://t.co/B129JCantp
Jonathan Quick starts for NYR tonite. This will be his 3rd straight start. Peter Laviolette said this was the tentative plan. Igor Shesterkin is getting work with Benoit Allaire. Laviolette said “Shesty is our guy,” but they wanted him to have time w/Allaire. Quick has earned it.
#GoBolts will face Jonathan Quick in net tonight vs. #NYR.
Jonathan Quick will start tonight for the #NYR. Third-consecutive start for the veteran. Peter Laviolette said this gives Igor Shesterkin some time to work with video and the coaching staff. This was planned. “Shesty’s our guy here.”
Jonathan Quick in goal tonight vs. Tampa Bay, per #NYR coach Laviolette
Interesting story to monitor for tomorrow is what the #NYR do in net. Jonathan Quick has certainly earned more starts, but getting Igor Shesterkin on track is vital looking ahead to the playoffs. We won't have an answer until the morning skate, but it's not an easy decision...
Where would the #NYR be without Jonathan Quick? They probably would have been on the losing end of last night's clash with the speedy Avs, but the resurgent veteran came through for them once again. Takeaways here from a thrilling 2-1 OT win 👇https://t.co/tuBUquGjVo
They might not say it -- but #NYR players have more confidence with the tried and true vet. Ergo: They WIN with him. But is Quick a STARTER? @TheHockeyNews ⤵️ https://t.co/akJptMzSFN
FINAL — #NYR 2, Avalanche 1 (OT) Alexis Lafrenière scores 1:52 into overtime to complete the Rangers comeback and snag two points. But, man, what a game from Jonathan Quick.
Jonathan Quick leads the #NYR out for pregame warmups vs. Avalanche
#NYR Peter Laviolette explains his decision to start Jonathan Quick over Igor Shesterkin in net tonight in first game back from All-Star break & Braden Schneider previews game vs. Avalanche https://t.co/telMmPiXJq
Laviolette said having Quick start the first game out of the break was the plan all along. “It gives (Shesterkin) a chance to work with the goalie coach and go over some things and dial in.” Here’s what Igor had to say about where his game is at #NYR 👇🏼https://t.co/oUv67FOygt
Jonathan Quick is the first goalie off this morning. Looks like he'll start tonight. #NYR
Jonathan Quick first #NYR goalie off
#NYR Igor Shesterkin introduced at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition! https://t.co/atK5iwLYAo