The New York Rangers have no shortage of star power, with many players pulling their weight to inch the team closer to the long-awaited Stanley Cup. The Blueshirts’ roster consists of goal scorers, elite playmakers, and lockdown defensemen- but there is one player whose worth is almost invaluable. For almost his entire career, Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been the backbone of the team, leading their locker room and stealing games day in and day out.
Inconsistent Rangers defense requires elite goaltending to steal games
It’s no secret that the Rangers have a rather inconsistent defensive corps.