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Shesterkin Steals Show, Rangers' Tank Plan Fails

Shesterkin Steals Show, Rangers' Tank Plan Fails

New York Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 16, 20261m 48s

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Igor Shesterkins exceptional goaltending has transformed the New York Rangers season, sparking a winning streak despite initial plans to tank for a top draft pick. After a road win against Minnesota, where he made forty-six saves out of forty-eight shots, including all twenty-one in the third period, Shesterkin has gone five wins, zero losses, and two ties since returning to the net on February twenty-sixth. His elite play, reminiscent of top goalies like Connor Hellebuyck, has masked defensive issues and kept the team competitive, making it difficult for management to stick to their tanking strategy. With Shesterkins performance, the Rangers have earned points in eight of their last nine games, and even backup Jonathan Quick notched a shutout recently, further complicating any load-management plans. Shesterkins message is clear: theyre fighting to win, top draft pick or not.

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