Shesterkin’s Elite Game Powers Rangers | NHL News

0:00It's September 12th, from the locker room to your ears. This is NHL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, let's talk about Igor Shesterkin, the goalie for the New York Rangers. Even though his team finished last in the Eastern Conference last season, he was still putting up elite numbers. He had a winning record, 25 wins and 19 losses, and was fifth in the league and goals saved above expected, despite some injuries in the teams. Defense struggling. He's widely considered one of the best goalies in the NHL right now. In fact, he was ranked in the 2B tier of player rankings, with only one goalie ahead of him. Some former players even think he should be ranked higher, with one saying he picked Shesterkin if he needed a goalie to win the Stanley Cup. The numbers he put up last season, like a 2.50 goals, against average and a 0.912 save percentage, really show how good he is, especially considering the team in front of him wasn't exactly stellar. He's a franchise player, no doubt about it.

1:01Looking ahead to this upcoming season, projection suggests he'll continue to perform well. He's expected to have a save percentage of 0.908 and a positive net rating. With the Rangers reportedly improving their defense, Shesterkin should have an even better chance to shine. Basically, whenever Igor Shesterkin is a net, the Rangers have a shot to win. He's that crucial to their success and their hopes of climbing the standings.