Igor Shesterkin, the New York Rangers' goaltender, delivered an outstanding performance, securing a 1-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. This win not only marked his second consecutive shutout but also extended his impressive run to 9-1-1 in his last 11 starts, boasting a .951 save percentage and three shutouts. Shesterkin stopped all 28 shots he faced in the game, contributing to the Rangers' 6-point lead in the Metro Division standings. Over the last two games, he has stopped a total of 59 shots. The game was noted for its intensity, with both teams having periods of dominance, yet Shesterkin's prowess in goal was the defining difference. Adam Fox scored the lone goal of the match, further highlighting the Rangers' strength. The victory was particularly meaningful for Shesterkin, who dedicated his performance to his mother on her birthday, achieving what were referred to as 'Pepsi shutouts'. Additionally, Shesterkin saved 3.67 goals above expected against the Hurricanes, per EvolvingHockey.
Shutouts for Mom. 🥅🥳 h/t: @NYRangers https://t.co/X9S0m4V83Q
Igor Shesterkin posts second straight shutout in Rangers' win over Carolina | @ColinSNewsday https://t.co/KiyZvvOFj6
I'm not one to exaggerate: this was a helluva' win for the #NYR down in Carolina. My game story @4EverBlueshirts ⤵️ https://t.co/vU9WnBl5i7
That's back-to-back @pepsi shutouts for Igor Shesterkin! 🗽 https://t.co/rgASy48hiG
Igor Shesterkin carries Rangers past rival Hurricanes with second straight shutout https://t.co/it0HCpZ9bN https://t.co/zj6Yb9myby
“It was my mom’s birthday so I couldn’t play a bad game tonight.”- Igor Sheshterkin. What a son. #NYR
#NYR Igor Shesterkin said it’s his mom’s birthday today so he couldn’t play bad. 🤣
Igor Shesterkin saved 3.67 goals above expected against the Hurricanes tonight, per @EvolvingHockey 📈
Both the #NYR and Canes had stretches of controlling play in this one, but the difference for the two sides came in net. Igor Shesterkin posted his second consecutive shutout in the 1-0 win and now the Rangers have a 6-point lead in the division 👇🏼 https://t.co/lsDQJofUix
FINAL — #NYR 1, Hurricanes 0 Igor Shesterkin shuts the door on the Canes to give the Rangers a 6-point cushion in the Metro standings.
How about Igor Shesterkin with another shutout win??! #NYR https://t.co/VZ2C6ztM9F
What a fun Rangers-Canes game. Ok @CliffordAsness, how about a little love for Igor, Fox and @NYRangers?
Igor Shesterkin has shutouts in his past two starts. Terrific game in Raleigh between the Rangers and Hurricanes. That’s why 1-0 games are great too.
Igor Shesterkin is so back He’s posted back to back shutouts, stopping the last 59 shots he’s faced. He’s 9-1-1 in his last 11 starts with 3 shutouts and a ridiculous .951 save %.
Impressive #NYR win in Carolina, expand their Metro lead on the Canes to six points. 2nd straight shutout for Shesterkin.
FINAL: The #NYR win 1-0 against Carolina in a huge divisional matchup. Adam Fox, the lone goal scorer, had an excellent game, and Igor Shesterkin and Pyotr Kochetkov put together a goaltending masterclass.
The final horn sounds and the Rangers take a 1-0 victory from the #Canes. Igor Shesterkin stops all 28 shots faced.