Rangers: Igor Shesterkin ties franchise record with another elite playoff performance

As the Blueshirts extended their win streak to seven games, Shesterkin matched franchise legend Mike Richter for the longest playoff winning streak in club history at seven (h/t The New York Post). He turned in another dominant performance filled with one clutch save after another to help the Rangers earn their overtime victory on Thursday night.

Shesterkin made 45 saves on 47 attempts (.957 SV%) in Game 3. He’s faced 104 shots in the last two games, making an incredible 99 saves (.952 SV%). Shesterkin has surrendered just eight goals in three games against Carolina (2.66 GAA).

This postseason, Shesterkin has posted a .935 SV% through seven games. He currently has the highest save percentage in club playoff history at .929, ahead of Henrik Lundqvist (.921). It’s been a historic run for Shesterkin who is continuing to establish himself amongst other franchise legends as one of the greatest goalies in Rangers history.

Hurricanes head coach praises Shesterkin following Game 3

Even Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour had to sing Shesterkin’s praises following Game 3:

“He’s world-class,” Brind’Amour told reporters (h/t SNY). “He’s done a great job.”

Throughout the postseason, Shesterkin has been the backbone holding this Rangers team together. As the team prepares for Game 4 in Carolina, Shesterkin will be relied on once again to keep a Hurricanes team at bay in an attempt to start the Rangers’ postseason with two straight sweeps.