Alexandar Georgiev is getting the nod in net tonight against the Capitals, but Igor Shesterkin appears close. Real close.
The 25 year-old was a full participant in practice yesterday, and fill-in coach Kris Knoblauch alluded to the possibility of a Saturday return. “Shesty is a possibility this weekend,” he noted in his first post-practice interview. This is great news for everyone involved.
Igor Shesterkin close to a return
On March 4th, as the Rangers were cruising along to an easy win against the Devils, Shesterkin made a sudden move from his left to right and went down in immense pain.