Rangers' Igor Shesterkin Set to Return After Injury Break

The star goaltender is expected to play this weekend as the Rangers push for a playoff spot.

Igor Shesterkin, recovering from an upper-body injury sustained on February 7, has resumed practice and declared himself ready to play.
The New York Rangers face back-to-back games against Buffalo and Pittsburgh this weekend, marking Shesterkin's anticipated return to the lineup.
Shesterkin's performance this season has been inconsistent, with a career-low .906 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average, though some struggles are attributed to defensive issues.
The Rangers currently sit three points outside of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, increasing pressure on Shesterkin to regain top form.
Dylan Garand, who temporarily served as backup during Shesterkin's absence, has been reassigned to the AHL, while defenseman Matthew Robertson was called up to replace Zac Jones, who is on a conditioning loan.