After Igor Shesterkin put up a 31-save performance against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night, Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde had nothing but positive things to say about the superstar goalie. Lalonde was so impressed by Shesterkin’s performance that ...

Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves, Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Monday night.

In the end, the Red Wings (1-2-0) couldn't get more than a single goal past Shesterkin, which made each and every one of the four they gave up too many. That's the way it goes against such an elite netminder, but pinning all the credit to a hot goalie ignores Detroit's own misfires throughout the 4-1 loss.

Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde dropped an eye-catching take about Igor Shesterkin's contract following a loss to the Rangers.

Zibanejad had only one shot on goal through the first two Rangers games. He doubled that in the first period and finished the game with five shots. One came on an empty net, giving him his first goal of the year, and he also had a pair of primary assists.

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was the difference with 31 saves, as the Rangers defeated the Red Wings 4-1.

Igor Shesterkin made waves when he reportedly rejected a record-setting contract from the New York Rangers. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes stated that Shesterkin turned down an eight-year deal worth $11 million annually (AAV),

Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers) with a Spectacular Goalie Save from New York Rangers vs. Detroit Red Wings, 10/14/2024

Two nights after getting burned for six goals at Madison Square Garden, Igor Shesterkin bounced back with a vintage performance […]