Rangers Goaltender Shesterkin Scores Historic Goal — SkimNews
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- Igor Shesterkin scored a goal by shooting the puck into an empty net at 17:26 of the third period, sealing the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning
- New York Rangers earned a win in their home opener, with Shesterkin’s goal marking the first by a team goalie in franchise history since joining the NHL in 1926
- Pavel Dorofeyev tied for the team lead in goals with Shesterkin and three other Rangers, highlighting the unusual statistical parity between a goalie and forwards
- Mika Zibanejad noted that Shesterkin had come close to scoring multiple times before, underscoring the rarity and long-awaited nature of the achievement
- Mike Sullivan said Shesterkin 'made history' with the goal, emphasizing the emotional impact on the team and bench reaction
- Igor Shesterkin confirmed he has long aimed to score in the NHL, having previously done so in Russia’s MHL in 2013, and stated he will keep trying to add more goals
Why it matters: Shesterkin’s goal breaks a 98-year drought for Rangers goaltenders, turning a personal milestone into a historic team moment. The feat elevates his profile beyond saves and shutouts, giving fans and teammates a rare shared celebration that few NHL goalies ever experience.
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