GREENBURGH, N.Y. — First things first, Igor Shesterkin feels good.
The Rangers goalie had been battling a stomach bug of some sort, according to coach Gerard Gallant, in the Blueshirts’ 4-3 win Monday over the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden. But after making 42 saves that night and carrying his team to the win, Shesterkin got a good night’s sleep and promised he was feeling as good as new on Thursday.
Shesterkin has easily been the Rangers’ best player this season, the biggest reason for the team’s 7-3-3 record. He’s 6-2-2 with a 2.37 goals-against average and a .