Igor Shesterkin earns First Star of the Week honors for Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Igor Shesterkin has been named the First Star of the Week for his strong performance in the early part of the season with the Rangers. Despite a season-opening loss, Shesterkin made 23 saves and scored a historic goalie goal in a subsequent victory over the Lightning. He then helped secure the Rangers' third consecutive win against the Mammoth, stopping 28 of 30 shots and providing an assist. Through three games, he ranks second in saves with 71, having faced 76 shots in total.
- •Shesterkin saved 23 shots and scored a goalie goal against Lightning.
- •The Rangers won three consecutive games following the season opener.
- •He has 71 saves across three games this season.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin takes home First Star of the Week honors to open season
"The Rangers have gotten off to a spectacular start this season, and much of it can be credited to the play of netminder Igor Shesterkin.
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