Russian goalkeeper in the NHL was injured during the match against “Washington”

New York Rangers goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin was unable to continue the game with the Washington Capitals and was evacuated from the court with the help of medics.

The meeting took place at the Capital Wan Arena in Washington. The owners of the ice defeated the guests with a final score of 3: 1.

The incident occurred in the 10th minute of the second period. During the positional attack of the “capital” in the numerical majority, the Russian goalkeeper reflected several shots, after which he collapsed on his left side and gave a signal of pain, knocking his hand on the ice surface. The judge immediately suspended the meeting, and a club medical officer came to the venue. Subsequently, a place in the goal was taken by reserve goalkeeper Dylan Garand.

In the ranks of the winners, goals were noted by Swedish defenseman Timothy Lilegren, as well as Canadian forwards Boone Jenner and Tom Wilson, who hit the goal at the very end of the match, just a second before the final whistle. Russian forward “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin productive actions in this meeting was not noted.

As part of the New York Rangers, the only puck in the team’s asset was recorded by Canadian striker Alexi LaFrenier. At the same time, the Russian forward Pavel Dorofeev noted a productive transfer.

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