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Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 1/14/2026
2025 Stats
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17
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12
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1
GAA
2.45
SV%
.913
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The only area Shesterkin was at his best in 2024-25 was in games played -- he saw action in 61 contests but went 27-29-5 with a 2.86 GAA and a .905 save percentage. It was the first time he missed the 30-win mark in four years and the ratios were career-worsts for the netminder. Still, the Rangers know elite goalies don't grow on trees, which is why they signed him to an eight-year deal at an $11.5 million annual cap hit, which kicks in for 2025-26. Shesterkin was hardly the only problem with last year's Rangers, but he'll need to improve his numbers to help the team get back on track. Shesterkin has the track record to be an elite fantasy goalie, and even a down year didn't look that bad on paper. Any draft-day discount will be slight, but don't hesitate to roster the 29-year-old this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the Rangers in December of 2024.
Placed on injured reserve
Shesterkin (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Shesterkin's lower-body injury is still being evaluated by the club, but the veteran backstop will miss at least the next three games at minimum. Through the first 34 outings of the year, the Russian netminder is sporting a 17-12-4 record, 2.45 GAA and one shutout. With Shesterkin on the shelf, Jonathan Quick will have to hold down the netminding duties while Spencer Martin or Dylan Garand could be called up from the minors to serve as the No. 2 option.
Shesterkin's lower-body injury is still being evaluated by the club, but the veteran backstop will miss at least the next three games at minimum. Through the first 34 outings of the year, the Russian netminder is sporting a 17-12-4 record, 2.45 GAA and one shutout. With Shesterkin on the shelf, Jonathan Quick will have to hold down the netminding duties while Spencer Martin or Dylan Garand could be called up from the minors to serve as the No. 2 option.
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Sure-thing Shesterkin is one of the few guarantees in fantasy. He's consistent, night in and night out and he delivers elite results in every category. Plus, Shesterkin is a beast in the postseason. He's likely the sole reason the Rangers went as far as they did in the 2022 and 2024 playoffs. Heading into 2024-25, there's plenty of chatter about a contract extension, and the financial challenge that comes with it. Shesterkin wants max money and that will make him the highest-paid netminder in the NHL. So, cap-league managers have one more year to get real value from his current deal. Don't stress if negotiations drag into the season - they won't impact his stats. Shesterkin is a potential first-round fantasy pick if you believe in building from the net out and he won't last long after the turn if you wait.
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Ruled out for remainder of game
Shesterkin will not return to Monday's game versus the Mammoth due to a lower-body injury.
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In goal Monday
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against the Mammoth on Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.
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Concedes once in Winter Classic
Shesterkin stopped 36 of 37 shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
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Starting Winter Classic in Miami
Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Friday's Winter Classic versus the Panthers, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
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Falls to Canes in OT
Shesterkin made 31 saves in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
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Expected to start Saturday
Shesterkin is in line to start against the Islanders on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Rangers are playing back-to-back games, with Jonathan Quick starting in Detroit on Friday. Shesterkin is 4-5-2, but he has outstanding peripherals with a 2.26 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 11 appearances this season.
The Rangers are playing back-to-back games, with Jonathan Quick starting in Detroit on Friday. Shesterkin is 4-5-2, but he has outstanding peripherals with a 2.26 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 11 appearances this season.