Shesterkin Stops 22, Fights Markstrom as Rangers Down Devils 4-1
Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots and the Rangers scored four times, while both goalies were penalized after a rare third-period fight.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom fought at Madison Square Garden during the Rangers' 4-1 win.
- Devils forward Paul Cotter crashed into Shesterkin with 10:55 remaining, prompting Adam Fox to shove Cotter and Markstrom to skate down ice to challenge the Rangers goaltender.
- Both goalies received two-minute penalties for leaving the crease and five minutes for fighting, while Conor Sheary, J.T. Miller, Jaroslav Chmelar, and Mika Zibanejad scored for the Rangers.
- For both goaltenders, the clash marked their first NHL fight, with Shesterkin recording 22 saves in the Rangers' victory.
- Rangers won their third consecutive home victory, while Devils host Washington on Thursday seeking to maintain slim playoff hopes.
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Shesterkin stops 22, fights Markstrom as Rangers down Devils 4-1
Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller scored first-period goals and Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves as the New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday.
Nico Hischier (Devils): 1 Assist, 1 Shot, TOI 19:38 Min.Timo Meier (Devils): 1 Shot, TOI 18:29 Min.Jonas Siegenthaler (Devils): 2 Blocks, TOI 16:01 min. video: YouTube/NHLThe New Jersey Devils with the Swiss NHL faction around Captain Nico Hischier are probably losing decisively with a view of a playoff participation. After the 1:4 against the last New York Rangers in the table, the chances of an extension of the season are only theoretical in n…
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