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Igor Shesterkin exits game in Rangers injury nightmare

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Walker, M. (2026, October 10). Igor Shesterkin exits game in Rangers injury nightmare. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/igor-shesterkin-exits-game-in-rangers-injury-nightmare/

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In a game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night at Capital One Arena, Igor Shesterkin, the star Russian goalie for the Rangers, was injured during a power play when he fell and his right leg hit the goal post awkwardly while trying to defend the net. Unable to put any weight on his right leg, Shesterkin had to be helped off the ice, causing concern as the team was tied 1-1 at the time of the injury.

Written by AI on 2026-10-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Igor Shesterkin, the star goaltender for the New York Rangers, suffered a serious lower-body injury during a game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night in Washington, D.C., likely involving his right knee. The 30-year-old Russian netminder was attempting to defend the crease when he fell awkwardly and had to be assisted off the ice by teammates without putting any weight on his leg. Shesterkin, who has been playing exceptionally well this season with a 1.75 goals-against average and a historic first goal by a goalie, is now out for the entire 2026-27 season, according to team announcements. This loss comes as a significant blow to the Rangers' prospects in the Eastern Conference, where they had been leading before Shesterkin's injury. Coach Mike Sullivan expressed concern over losing such an "elite" player, while teammate J.T. Miller noted that Shesterkin is "a pillar of this team." Adding to New York’s goalie troubles, Joonas Korpisalo and Spencer Martin are also dealing with injuries.

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The Rangers’ season flashed before everyone’s eyes in one swift motion. asserted

season → flash → motion

Goalie Igor Shesterkin fell flat on the ice after scrambling to get back in the crease while the Rangers defended the Capitals’ power play during the second period Friday night at Capital One Arena. asserted

Rangers → fall → Arena

The star Russian netminder, who has been electric to start the season, slammed his right leg against the post while skating back into the crease to defend the play in front of him. His leg appeared to bend back awkwardly during the sequence. Without putting any weight on his right leg, Shesterkin had to be assisted off the ice. asserted

Shesterkin → start → ice

The Rangers were tied 1-1 with the Capitals at the time of the incident. asserted

Rangers → tie → incident

Igor Shesterkin exits game in Rangers injury nightmare

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