"Igor Shesterkin will not return tonight against Utah after a nasty crash with forward JJ Peterka. Shesterkin was in a lot of pain and slamming his blocker on the ice. Meanwhile it looked like the Rangers didn't really respond or even ruffle Peterka's hair after it. The Shesterkin injury looked pretty bad, as he was unable to put weight on his left leg, which does not bode well for any kind of hope you may have had about this team rebounding in 2026."
"Jonathan Quick replaced Shesterkin, and given how bad this looked, we should expect Dylan Garand to be recalled soon after tonight's game finishes. Naturally Shesterkin will need some tests to see how bad it is, but this did not look good. It's a little sad that no one even bothered to go after Peterka after the Shesterkin injury. Accidental or not, that's your franchise in net."
Igor Shesterkin suffered a nasty crash with forward JJ Peterka and did not return against Utah. He exhibited significant pain, repeatedly slamming his blocker on the ice and appearing unable to put weight on his left leg. The injury appearance suggests a potentially serious lower-body issue that could affect the team's prospects for 2026. The Rangers did not appear to respond physically to the incident or confront Peterka. Jonathan Quick replaced Shesterkin in net. A recall of Dylan Garand should be expected after the game, and Shesterkin will require medical tests to determine injury severity.
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