Shesterkin Shines in Rangers' Home Opener | New York Rangers News

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Today is October 4th. Alright, big updates from the Rangers as they gear up to face the Mammoth. Igor Shesterkin just made some franchise history by scoring the first ever goal by a goaltender for the Rangers on October 1st. Pretty wild, right? He's now the 18th goalie in NHL history to do that, and it's just a testament to his unique skill set. Shesterkin also hit another milestone, earning his 100th career win at home, becoming the fourth fastest to do it in Rangers history.

He reached that mark in 177 games, trailing legends like Mike Richter and Henrik Lundqvist. His performance is crucial, especially as he ranks fifth among all active NHL goalies with 188 wins since 2019

Then there's Adam Fox, who's been lighting it up with three assists through the first three games this season. That puts him tied for fifth in the NHL in assists. He recently surpassed James Patrick for second most multi-assist games in Rangers history, and that kind of production from the Blue Lime, you love to see it. Mika Zibanejad kicked off the home opener with a bang, scoring the first goal and setting records along the way.

That marked his 60th time scoring first for New York, surpassing Chris Kreider. Plus, with his career total of 137 power play goals, he's now made a name for himself as a top scorer in that category. Definitely a force to reckon with on the ice.

Last but not least, JT. Miller is entering his second year as captain with some impressive stats. He's had 5 straight seasons with over 50 points and just played his 900th NHL game. His space-off win percentage has been top-notch, and he's the only player since 2021 with over 400 points and 700 hits. All signs point to a strong season ahead for the Rangers. That's the story for today. New York Rangers News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.