Rangers' Playoff Hopes Dwindle After Shesterkin | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

Today is October 10th.

Okay, so there's some real concern for the New York Rangers after last night's game against the Washington Capitals. Starting goalie Igor Shesterkin had to leave the game, and reports suggest he couldn't put any weight on his leg. That could spell trouble for the Rangers if things don't turn around quickly. Medical opinions are pointing towards a worst case scenario, which could be a major hit for New York season. If Shesterkin ends up missing about 12 weeks, that's a huge setback. He's the kind of goalie who can really cover for a team when they're struggling, and without him, everything gets way tougher. Now, the focus shifts to rookie Dylan Garand. It's a bit lucky he's still around after hitting the waivers earlier this season, because he's stepping in at a critical moment. Garand's got to hold the fort, and even if Shesterkin just has a bad ankle sprain, the next few games could make or break the season. New York's got a busy schedule coming up.

They're facing the Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, and Columbus Blue Jackets all within the next week.

It's a lot to juggle without Shesterkin, and they might have to bring in someone from the AHL to back up Garand. That could leave him with a heavy load. So yeah, fingers crossed that Shesterkin's injury isn't as serious as it looks. The Rangers really need him back on the ice if they want to keep their season alive. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today. AI-powered team coverage.