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10/01 21:21 CDT Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal
and first to do it for the Rangers
Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal and first to do
it for the Rangers
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- Igor Shesterkin became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to
score a goal and first for the New York Rangers when he shot the puck into an
empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
Shesterkin was mobbed by celebrating teammates after scoring with 2:34 left. He
skated to the bench at the front of the line of players to fist-bump teammates
and was serenaded by chants of "Igor! Igor!" from fans delighted to see him
finally cash in.
The first goal of his career is the 21st by a goalie, counting the playoffs.
Shesterkin has been known to try his hand at scoring before. Lightning coach
Jon Cooper gave him the opportunity Thursday night by pulling Andrei
Vasilevskiy off and on during the third period for an extra attacker.
Shesterkin was also terrific at the other end, stopping 24 of the 25 shots he
faced. He was named the first star of the game.
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