Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) stops the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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.
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Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) stops the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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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 2022 Vezina Trophy winner missed a month of last season with a lower-body injury, contributing to the Rangers falling short of the playoffs.
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