New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is helped off the ice after suffering a lower-body injury during Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals. Multiple reports say he leaves the rink with assistance after an awkward fall as he scrambles back toward his own net.
Accounts describe Shesterkin coming out of his crease to challenge a shooter and then falling while moving back, with one account noting his skate contacting the pipe near the goal. The episode occurs midway through the second period and is described as a potentially serious injury by outlets covering the incident.
Outlets vary in emphasis, with some focusing on the moment of the fall and the need for medical help, while others discuss the broader impact and situation on the Rangers’ season. At the time of these reports, further details on the extent of the injury and the timetable for a return are not consistently provided across the sources.
