Igor Shesterkin Returns to Rangers, Secures Overtime Win Against Devils

The star goaltender made 21 saves in his first game back after a four-game absence due to injury, helping the Rangers break their losing streak.

Igor Shesterkin returned to the Rangers' lineup after missing four games with an upper-body injury sustained on December 30, 2024, against the Panthers.
Shesterkin made 21 saves, including 11 in the first period, to help the Rangers secure a 3-2 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden.
The 29-year-old goaltender, who signed a historic eight-year, $92 million extension last month, has struggled this season with an 11-15-1 record and a .906 save percentage.
Backup goalie Louis Domingue was sent back to the AHL Hartford Wolfpack following Shesterkin's return, while newly acquired forward Arthur Kaliyev made his Rangers debut.
Matt Rempe also returned to the lineup after serving an eight-game suspension, contributing physical play in limited ice time against the Devils.