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NHL goalie scores first goal for Rangers in franchise history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

NHL goalie scores first goal for Rangers in franchise history

Summary

On October 1, 2026, Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers scored the first goalie goal in the team's history during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. This event is particularly notable as goalie goals are rare occurrences in the NHL, with only 21 recorded in league history. The previous season did not feature any goalie goals at all, highlighting the significance of this achievement. Shesterkin's goal adds to the excitement as the NHL season commenced earlier this week.

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•Igor Shesterkin scores in game against the Tampa Bay Lightning
•The goal occurred at Madison Square Garden
•Only 21 goalie goals have been scored in NHL history
•No goalie goals were scored in the previous NHL season
•NHL season started earlier this week

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