Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter Named NHL’s 3 Stars of the Week
Shesterkin earned first-star honors after posting a 2-1-0 record and .934 save percentage, while Bouchard and Cotter also piled up points.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin recorded a secondary assist during a 4-2 victory against the Utah Mammoth at Madison Square Garden, extending his point streak to two games.
- This performance follows Shesterkin's historic achievement on Thursday, October 1, 2026, when he became the first goalie in Rangers history to score a goal during a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Facing 30 shots in Sunday's win, the 30-year-old Russian goalie saved 28 for a 93.3 save percentage, maintaining a 2-1 record and 1.51 goals against average to start the 2026 season.
- The NHL named Shesterkin the league's first star of the week, recognizing his rare dual contribution of scoring and playmaking alongside his reliability in net during these standout performances.
- Although Shesterkin likely won't maintain this offensive pace throughout the 2026 season, his increased involvement in scoring adds a dynamic element to the Rangers' pursuit of success at Madison Square Garden.
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