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10/09 22:23 CDT Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward
fall against Capitals
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against
Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) --- New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin had to be helped
off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net against the Washington
Capitals on Friday night.
Shesterkin came well out of his crease to challenge a shooter and fell as he
scrambled back to the net midway through the second period. The 30-year-old
Russian caught his skate on the post as he slid back into the crease and
collapsed into the net.
Shesterkin lay on the ice for several minutes holding his right knee as he
received medical attention. He did not put any weight on his right leg as he
was helped off the ice by teammates.
The Rangers didn't provide any specific details about Shesterkin's condition.
"It's concerning, obviously," Rangers coach Mike Sullivan said after a 3-1 loss
to the Caps. "He's an elite goaltender and you never want to see anyone get
hurt. Obviously, he's an important player for us."
The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner missed a month last season with a lower-body
injury, contributing to the Rangers finishing last in the Eastern Conference.
Shesterkin was off to a strong start this season with a 3-1 record and 1.76
goals-against average. Last week, he became the first Rangers goalie to score a
goal when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net late in
New York's home opener against Tampa Bay.
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