GREENBURGH, N.Y. — What’s it like to be the backup of one of the hottest goalies in the NHL?
"It’s different," said Alexandar Georgiev, who has been limited behind Igor Shesterkin so far this season. "Less playing time. Not much fun for sure."
The inspired play of Shesterkin is the No. 1 reason the Ranger have started the season 7-3-3. While it’s great to have a hot goalie, the team is going to need Georgiev to step up in relief as they open a brutal stretch in Columbus Saturday where they play six games in nine days.