Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after fall against Capitals
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin had to be assisted off the ice during a game against the Washington Capitals on October 9, 2026. He sustained an injury when he fell awkwardly while trying to return to his net in the second period. Shesterkin injured his right knee after catching his skate on the post and lay on the ice receiving medical attention before being helped off by teammates. The 30-year-old had previously missed a month last season due to a lower-body injury, impacting the Rangers' playoff chances.
- •Shesterkin fell awkwardly into his net in the second period.
- •He received medical attention for his right knee injury.
- •Teammates helped him off the ice without putting weight on his leg.
- •He won the Vezina Trophy in 2022 but missed significant time last season.
- 2:10 AMESPN — Rangers goaltender Shesterkin injured, helped off ice in second period
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Igor Shesterkin injury update: Rangers star goalie needs help off ice after hurting leg
"New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, the 30-year-old Russian who won the 2022 Vezina Trophy, had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net against the Washington Capitals on Friday night at Capital One Arena.
"New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin needed help off the ice after appearing to hurt his leg during the game against the Washington Capitals.
"The 30-year-old Russian did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by teammates.
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External links- ESPNOct 10, 2026, 2:10 AMRangers goaltender Shesterkin injured, helped off ice in second period
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, the 30-year-old Russian who won the 2022 Vezina Trophy, had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net against the Washington Capitals on Friday night at Capital One Arena.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 1:23 AMRangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
The 30-year-old Russian did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by teammates.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 12:56 AMIgor Shesterkin injury update: Rangers star goalie needs help off ice after hurting leg
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin needed help off the ice after appearing to hurt his leg during the game against the Washington Capitals.
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