New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scores a late-game empty-net goal to record the first goalie goal in franchise history during a 5-1 home win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The goal comes late in the third period after Shesterkin lofts the puck the length of the ice into the empty net.

Multiple outlets highlight the rarity of the feat, placing Shesterkin among a very small group of NHL goaltenders who have scored. Yahoo Sports notes he is the first NHL goalie to find the net since March 2025, while other reports focus on the franchise milestone, saying he is the first Rangers goalie to score. The New York Post and The Athletic both describe the moment as a new box checked in Shesterkin’s career, with the Rangers’ margin of victory framing the play in the context of a strong overall performance.

Other coverage also references the broader historical list, identifying Shesterkin as one of the limited number of goaltenders in league history to score a goal.