Overview
- New York placed Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve after he left Monday’s game with a lower-body injury from an awkward crease play involving JJ Peterka.
- ESPN reports imaging was completed and worst-case fears were avoided, with Shesterkin continuing to be evaluated and out for at least the IR minimum.
- Adam Fox was placed on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body issue, making him ineligible for at least 10 games and 24 days, with reports pointing to a potential Jan. 31 eligibility to return.
- Jonathan Quick takes over in net, and multiple outlets note the club is expected to recall an AHL goalie to back him up, with Dylan Garand or Spencer Martin cited as options.
- Shesterkin has 17 wins with a 2.45 goals-against average and .913 save percentage, and the Rangers are outside a playoff spot as they host Buffalo on Thursday before visiting Boston.