The Russian goalkeeper gave an assist and approached the NHL record
Shesterkin gave an assist to Aeli Tolvanen in the match against Utah. In the previous match, he scored a goal. If the Russian scores a point in the next meeting, he will repeat the record of the goalkeepers’ series in the NHL
Russian goalkeeper “New York Rangers” Igor Shesterkin gave an assist in the match of the National hockey League (NHL), reported in the press service of the NHL on the page in X.
The match against Utah Mammot ended 4-2. Shesterkin gave an assist on Eelie Tolvanen, who scored a goal in the 59th minute. The Russian also made 28 saves and became the third star of the match. The first star was another Russian Vladislav Gavrikov, scoring a goal and giving an assist.
Shesterkin is the second match in a row gaining scoring points. In his previous game, the Russian goalkeeper scored Tampe Bay Lightning (5: 1). If Shesterkin scores a point in the next meeting, he will repeat the NHL record for the longest scoring streak for goalkeepers (three matches). Previously, it was possible Henrik Lundqvist (season 2010/11), Ed Belfort (2001/02) and Tom Barrasso (1984/85 and 1988/89).
In the next match, the Rangers will face the New York Islanders on the night of October 7.
