New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin got off to a very rough start in his 2021 campaign. His confidence was low, his outings were consistently poor, and the title of ‘starting goalie’ was non-existent. Shesterkin has rebounded nicely in recent games though, and the Rangers are playing their best hockey of the young season. Though it took longer than desired, he is playing like Broadway’s goalie of the future – and is only going to keep getting better.
How Igor Shesterkin is Finally Playing to His Potential:
His Early-Season Jitters Stopped
Over his first four starts of the season, Igor Shesterkin was extremely underwhelming.