Igor Shesterkin, the goaltender for the New York Rangers, delivered an outstanding performance against the Calgary Flames, securing his first shutout of the season with a 30-save performance. The game, which took place at Madison Square Garden, ended in a 2-0 victory for the Rangers, marking their fifth consecutive win. Shesterkin stopped all 31 shots from the Flames, showcasing a much-needed confidence boost for the goalie. This shutout was Shesterkin's first in 34 appearances this season. The victory was highlighted by Jimmy Vesey's empty net goal, contributing to the final score. Shesterkin's performance was a key factor in the Rangers' win, with the goalie even attempting a shot at the empty net and later commenting, "Have fun, stop the puck." The win against the Flames was also notable for the goaltender duel, with Shesterkin outshining Calgary's Jacob Markstrom.
NHL roundup: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin blanks Flames https://t.co/7X0geuwUhG https://t.co/JYIee2ly6E
Two of the league’s most talented goaltenders battled Monday night, and Igor Shesterkin won the duel, outshining Calgary’s Jacob Markstrom in a 2-0 Rangers victory. More on Shesterkin's big night from @Peter_Baugh ⤵️ https://t.co/k5wWS1BTTe
Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Rangers beat the Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. https://t.co/8a0b84o1TL #NoQuitinNY
Igor Shesterkin after his shutout: "Have fun, stop the puck.”
Nice to see Igor Shesterkin bounce back tonight with a 30-save shutout in the Rangers' 2-0 win over the Flames.
Did Igor Shesterkin need that or what? He stops all 31 #Flames shots for his first shutout of the season as #NYR win 2-0 for fifth-straight victory @TheHockeyNews @matthewpage24 https://t.co/w06B3LLcHM
Did Igor Shesterkin need that or what? He stops all 30 #Flames shots for his first shutout of the season as #NYR win 2-0 for fifth-straight victory @TheHockeyNews @matthewpage24 https://t.co/w06B3LLcHM
There were a lot of things to like for the #NYR in that one, but none of it was more important than a much-needed confidence builder for Igor Shesterkin. Initial takeaways from his first shutout in 34 appearances this season 👇🏼 https://t.co/VGJYOe64dA
#NYR win their 5th in a row, thanks to a shutout by their backup goalie… 🤪
Igor might not have got this goal but he did get the shutout! His 1st of the season #NYR win (via @BR_OpenIce) https://t.co/QfSBPIJxek
Jimmy Vesey with a highlight reel steal for the empty net goal to make it 2-0. Igor Sheshterkin gets his first shutout of the season. Huge third period for Shesty. #NYR
Rangers beat Flames 2-0. Shesterkin makes 30 saves for the shutout and almost scores a goal. Igor is back, baby.
Igor Shesterkin out here shooting for the empty net tonight.
Igor Shesterkin in net for the Rangers tonight against the Flames at MSG.
Igor Shesterkin is in net tonight, Peter Laviolette says.
#NYR Igor Shesterkin stands his ground at the end of the opening period and finishes with six saves on seven shots heading into the first intermission
#NYR Peter Laviolette confirms Igor Shesterkin will start in net tonight for the first time since the All-Star break https://t.co/FKgmXnwwkt
Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin back in net after reset: ‘Part of the plan’ https://t.co/jKXlwXPHxn https://t.co/YnOTfkla9e
Igor Shesterkin in goal tonight for #NYR versus Chicago, per Peter Laviolette.
No hints on tomorrow's starting goalie at today's #NYR practice: Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick left at essentially the same time. My hunch is that Igor will get back in there, but nothing definitive to report yet.