SKA student Shesterkin collapsed on the American ice due to injury
New York Rangers goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin was unable to finish the meeting with the Washington Capitals and was forced to leave the ice with the help of medics. The incident occurred in the 10th minute of the second period: after a series of throws, the Russian collapsed on the ice and tapped his hand on the surface, signaling pain. The referee stopped the game, and reserve goalkeeper Dylan Garand took a place in the goal.
New York Rangers goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin was unable to finish the meeting with the Washington Capitals and was forced to leave the ice with the help of medics. The incident occurred in the 10th minute of the second period: after a series of throws, the Russian collapsed on the ice and tapped his hand on the surface, signaling pain. The referee stopped the game, and reserve goalkeeper Dylan Garand took a place in the goal.
Igor Shesterkin spent a lot of time in the SKA system in St. Petersburg. He moved to SKA in 2014 and in the first years played for SKA-1946 in the MHL, as well as for SKA-Karelia and SKA-Neva in the VHL, only occasionally involved in the matches of the main team.
In 2019, Igor Shesterkin was selected in the draft by the American club New York Rangers, where he continues to perform.
