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Fleisher, L. (2026, October 5). Shesterkin makes 28 saves and has an assist as Rangers beat Mammoth 4-2 for 3rd straight win. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/shesterkin-makes-28-saves-and-has-an-assist-as-rangers-beat-mammoth-4-2-for-3rd-straight-win/article_88a53d14-7a3c-5bdf-ac1f-b17302255cef.html
Fleisher, Larry. “Shesterkin makes 28 saves and has an assist as Rangers beat Mammoth 4-2 for 3rd straight win.” Toronto Star, 5 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/shesterkin-makes-28-saves-and-has-an-assist-as-rangers-beat-mammoth-4-2-for-3rd-straight-win/article_88a53d14-7a3c-5bdf-ac1f-b17302255cef.html.
Fleisher, Larry. “Shesterkin makes 28 saves and has an assist as Rangers beat Mammoth 4-2 for 3rd straight win.” Toronto Star, October 5, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/shesterkin-makes-28-saves-and-has-an-assist-as-rangers-beat-mammoth-4-2-for-3rd-straight-win/article_88a53d14-7a3c-5bdf-ac1f-b17302255cef.html.
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The New York Rangers defeated the Utah Mammoth by a score of 4-2 on Sunday night, marking their third consecutive win following an initial loss to start the season. The game saw Igor Shesterkin make 28 saves and contribute an assist as Eeli Tolvanen scored into an empty net in the final minute. Gabe Perreault's goal 3:15 into the third period broke a 1-1 tie, while J.T. Miller's deflection of Vladislav Gavrikov’s shot gave the Rangers a two-goal cushion with 7:13 left to play. The contest was marked by physical play, and both teams were held to fewer than ten shots in each of the first two periods. Notably, Joe Velano exited early due to a lower-body injury, forcing the Rangers to play most of the game with 11 forwards. This matchup was significant as the Rangers and Mammoth had traded key players—Vincent Trocheck and Sean Durzi—in July, seeing it as pivotal for their retooling efforts during the offseason.
