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Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury After Crease Collision

The team has not provided a timetable for the 30-year-old starter’s return.

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) reacts after being skated into by Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Shesterkin left the game with an injury after the play. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) is tended to after sustaining an injury during the first period against the Utah Mammoth at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Shesterkin was injured in the first period at Madison Square Garden after minimal contact with Utah forward J.J. Peterka led to an awkward fall in the crease.
  • He was helped off the ice, appeared in pain, and the Rangers announced he would not return to Monday’s game.
  • Backup Jonathan Quick took over in net, stepping in for the remainder of the game after the injury.
  • Shesterkin left having stopped all nine shots he faced with the score 0-0, following a strong start to the season marked by a .912 save percentage and 2.47 goals-against average.
  • If Shesterkin misses time, Quick would likely assume starting duties and the club could consider recalling Spencer Martin or Dylan Garand, with further updates expected before Thursday’s home game against Buffalo.