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Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 after Shesterkin leaves with injury
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday night in Washington.
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was injured midway through the second period.
He came out of his crease to challenge a shooter, then fell while scrambling back toward the net.
His skate caught on the post, and he collapsed into the net.
Shesterkin held his right knee and was helped off the ice without putting weight on his right leg.
He missed a month of last season with a lower-body injury, during a season when the Rangers fell short of the playoffs.
No further details about his injury or return were given.
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was injured in the second period and had to be helped off the ice.
Shesterkin fell while scrambling back toward his net after coming out of his crease to challenge a shooter.
He held his right knee while receiving medical attention and did not put weight on his right leg as teammates helped him off.
The Sportsnet headline says Jenner lifted the Capitals over the Rangers after Shesterkin left the game.
- Who
- The Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers and Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin
- What
- The Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1, while Shesterkin left with an injury.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026; Shesterkin was injured midway through the second period.
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- Shesterkin fell while scrambling back into his net after challenging a shooter.
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No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Shesterkin fell while scrambling back toward his net, caught his skate on the post and was injured.
The Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1.
- Final score
- Washington Capitals 3, New York Rangers 1
- Game date
- October 9, 2026
- Injury period
- Second period
- Injured player
- Igor Shesterkin, Rangers goaltender
- Injury detail
- Shesterkin held his right knee and did not put weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice.
Sources
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season with knee injury after fall against Capitals
Rangers lose star goaltender Igor Shesterkin for season with lower-body injury; what's next for New York?
Igor Shesterkin out for season after scary injury in Rangers nightmare
Rangers G Shesterkin out for season with right knee injury
Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 as Igor Shesterkin exits injured in the 2nd period
Igor Shesterkin’s injury and the all the possible ramifications hang over Rangers after loss to Capitals
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with leg injury after awkward fall against Capitals
Jenner lifts Capitals over Rangers after Shesterkin’s exit
Rangers goaltender Shesterkin injured, helped off ice in second period
Rangers’ Shesterkin forced out with lower-body injury vs. Capitals
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin exits vs. Capitals with apparent leg injury
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