Igor Shesterkin Becomes First Rangers Goalie to Score in 5-1 Win over Lightning in Home Opener
Shesterkin stopped 24 of 25 shots and sealed the Rangers' 5-1 win with an empty-net goal, becoming the first in franchise history to do it.
- On Thursday, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin became the 18th NHL goaltender to score, firing the puck into an empty net during a 5-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- After a 3-0 loss at Boston on Tuesday, the Rangers scored quickly at Madison Square Garden to erase early-season disappointment and avoid a repeat of last season's home struggles.
- Stopping 24 of 25 shots, Shesterkin limited the Lightning to a single goal scored by Nikita Kucherov, who banked the puck in off Noah Laba's skate.
- Following the goal with 2:34 remaining, Shesterkin was mobbed by celebrating teammates while fans serenaded him with chants of "Igor!" to celebrate his first career professional goal.
- The Lightning travel home to host the Washington Capitals on Saturday, while the Rangers prepare for their next matchup with backup Dylan Garand potentially starting if Joonas Korpisalo remains injured.
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Igor Shesterkin became the first goalie in the history of the New York Rangers to score a goal, and the 18th in the history of the NHL.
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Igor Shesterkin becomes first Rangers goalie to score in 5-1 win over Lightning in home opener
Igor Shesterkin became the first Rangers goalie to score when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net, capping a 5-1 victory over the Lightning on Thursday night.
Igor Shesterkin becomes first Rangers goalie to score in 5-1 win over Lightning in home opener – WTOP News
NEW YORK (AP) — Igor Shesterkin became the first New York Rangers goalie to score when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net, capping a 5-1
Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal and fi
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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