Rangers Coach Remains Silent on Shesterkin Injury | New York Rangers News

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It's October 10th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is New York Rangers News Today. AI-powered updates on your squad.

Okay, big news for the Rangers as they face a tough situation with Igor Shesterkin. The star goaltender left Friday night's game against the Capitals due to a scary lower body injury. He needed help getting off the ice after jamming his right skate into the post. That's definitely concerning. Coach Mike Sullivan didn't have any updates after the game, which adds to the worry. He highlighted how key Shesterkin is with a team, calling him one of the best goalies in the league. That's a huge void if he's out for any length of time. With Shesterkin sidelined, the Rangers are also dealing with Joonas Korpisalo out due to a lower body injury.

This puts a lot of pressure on rookie Dylan Garand, who had a shutout in his NHL debut earlier this month. He faced 12 shots on Friday, but the team just couldn't capitalize on offensive opportunities. The emotional impact of this injury is palpable among the players. Captain JT.

Miller called it a shock, emphasizing Shesterkin's role as a pillar of the team. Adam Fox echoed that sentiment, noting how tough it is to see a vital teammate go down early in the season. So, the Rangers are now left waiting for more news on Shesterkin's condition as they prepare to face the Canucks on Sunday. It's a tough spot, and everyone's hoping for the best outcome.