Igor Shesterkin Out for Season with Right Knee Injury

Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 10, 2026 —

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the current season due to a right knee injury. The injury occurred during a game played in Washington.

Details regarding the specific play or circumstances that led to the injury were not immediately available. The team has confirmed Shesterkin’s season-ending diagnosis, marking a significant blow to the Rangers’ goaltending depth.

The team has not yet provided information on the exact date of the injury, only that it happened during a game in Washington. The specifics of the injury mechanism were not disclosed.

With Shesterkin sidelined, the New York Rangers will rely on their remaining goaltenders to fill the void. The team has not announced immediate changes to their goaltending depth chart or any potential acquisitions to bolster the position for the remainder of the season.

Shesterkin, a key player for the Rangers, has been a foundational piece of the team’s recent success. His absence is expected to create challenges for the team as they approach the conclusion of their season.

Further updates regarding the team’s goaltending situation and any potential roster moves are anticipated.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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