Goalie Shesterkin scores empty-net goal in Rangers victory
Igor Shesterkin became the 18th different goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he found the net for the Rangers on Thursday night. ESPN reported the milestone in connection with New York’s victory, while the supplied account did not provide the game’s final score or additional details about the play.
Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th different goaltender in NHL history to score a goal on Thursday night, according to ESPN.
The goal came in the Rangers’ victory and was described in the supplied headline as an empty-net goal. The available source record does not provide the final score, the opponent, or the period in which Shesterkin scored.
ESPN reported the milestone on October 2, 2026, citing the Thursday night game. The source excerpt does not include additional comments from Shesterkin, Rangers players or team officials.
The supplied account also does not state how the goal was scored or provide other game statistics. It identifies Shesterkin as the 18th different goaltender in NHL history to score, but gives no further historical details.
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