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Rangers Goaltending

Rangers’ Shesterkin Showing Mental Toughness in Playoffs

Brian Abate | June 1, 2022

The New York Rangers relied heavily on Igor Shesterkin in goal this season to make the playoffs for the first time in five years. However, after a bad start to…

Rangers’ Shesterkin Deserves Consideration for Both the Hart & Vezina

Brendan Azoff | April 30, 2022

The New York Rangers have officially completed their regular season, finishing second in the Metropolitan Division. Their 52-24-6 record was good for 110 points, and their 52 wins tied for…

Rangers’ Shesterkin Deserves Hart Trophy Consideration

Brian Abate | March 8, 2022

The New York Rangers have relied heavily on starting goalie Igor Shesterkin all season, and he has once again stepped up for them in their last few games. He has…

Shesterkin Continuing Rangers’ Dominance in Goal

Brendan Azoff | January 17, 2022

Goaltending is arguably the most crucial position in sports. It rivals that of a quarterback or starting pitcher. A team’s success and failures can hinge on the goalie being exceptional…

Rangers Look to Get on Track with MVP Shesterkin Back in Lineup

Rachel Nones | December 29, 2021

The New York Rangers resume the 2021-22 season after a slight pause, facing the Florida Panthers on the road on Dec. 29. With star goaltender Igor Shesterkin ready to join…

Rangers Are Relying Too Heavily on Shesterkin

Brian Abate | October 29, 2021

The New York Rangers have gotten off to a good start this season, winning four consecutive games before losing at home to the Calgary Flames on Monday. Goalie Igor Shesterkin…

Rangers’ Hopes of Ending Playoff Drought Hinge on Shesterkin

Brian Abate | September 15, 2021

The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2020-21 season, as their star players struggled to play well consistently and stay in the lineup, except for Adam Fox. One of the…

Revisiting Henrik Lundqvist’s Remarkable Rookie Season

Brian Abate | August 23, 2021

Henrik Lundqvist just announced his retirement after spending 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. He will be remembered for his great saves, consistency, and clutch performances in important games.…

Rangers’ Goaltending Is Talented, But Questions of Depth Remain

Tom Castro | August 20, 2021

The New York Rangers’ signing of Igor Shesterkin to a four-year, $22.6 million extension Aug. 9 was exciting for the fan base, a reasonable contract that locked up Henrik Lundqvist’s…

Rangers Need Consistency From Georgiev in 2021-22

Brian Abate | June 23, 2021

The 2020-21 season was the New York Rangers’ first one since buying out Henrik Lundqvist’s contract after 15 stellar seasons with the Blueshirts. The decision provided an opportunity for young…

Rangers’ Shesterkin Quietly Becoming a Top NHL Goaltender

Brendan Azoff | April 17, 2021

Being a goaltender is one of the most mentally taxing positions in all sports. When things are going well, you are hardly given the proper credit, but you are the…

Rangers’ Shesterkin Stepping Up Since Return

Brian Abate | April 1, 2021

The New York Rangers suffered a massive injury scare when Igor Shesterkin had to be assisted off the ice with a leg injury during a stellar performance against the New…

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