Rangers, Igor Shesterkin show some fight to avoid dubious sweep with win over Devils
NY Post
The Rangers were able to maintain a sliver of their pride at Madison Square Garden.
Igor Shesterkin has done his best all season to no avail, but Tuesday night against the Devils, the Blueshirts star netminder showed his inner fight — literally — by dropping his gloves with Jacob Markstrom and making 22 saves in a 4-1 win over New Jersey.
The victory ensured the Rangers avoided a complete season sweep at the hands of both of their tristate rivals.
More than that, Shesterkin’s confrontation provided a rare thrilling moment on home ice.
“I’d like to thank my boxing coach,” No. 31 said with a cheeky smile after his 23rd win of the season.
Devils forward Paul Cotter knocked into Shesterkin less than halfway through the third period and drew the ire of every Ranger on the ice — but especially the Blueshirts goalie.
