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10/09 21:06 CDT Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 as New York goaltender Igor
Shesterkin is helped off the ice
Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 as New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin is helped off
the ice
WASHINGTON (AP) --- Boone Jenner's goal in the second period proved to be the
winner as the Washington Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1 on Friday night after
New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin had to be helped from the ice after being
injured.
Jenner scored on a wrist shot that made it a 2-1 game with 2:22 remaining in
the second period. Tom Wilson and Timothy Liljegren also scored for the
Capitals. Logan Thompson made 21 saves.
Alexis Lafreniere scored for the Rangers.
Dylan Garand made 11 saves for the Rangers after entering the game for the
injured Shesterkin, who had 13 saves.
Shesterkin had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net.
He came well out of his crease to challenge a shooter and fell as he scrambled
back to the net midway through the second period. The 30-year-old Russian
caught his skate on the post as he slid back into the crease and collapsed into
the net.
Shesterkin lay on the ice for several minutes holding his right knee as he
received medical attention. He did not put any weight on his right leg as he
was helped off the ice by teammates.
The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner missed a month of last season with a lower-body
injury, contributing to the Rangers falling short of the playoffs.
Up next Rangers: Host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Capitals: Host the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. ___ See AP's full NHL coverage here |
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