An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens
Igor Shesterkin jammed his right leg against the post during a net-mouth scramble and had to be helped off the ice by New York Rangers teammates.
TL;DR
- Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game with a lower-body injury.
- Shesterkin appeared to injure his right leg against the post during a second-period scramble.
- He was unable to put weight on his leg and had to be helped off the ice by teammates.
- The Rangers were leading the Eastern Conference coming into the game.
- Backup goaltender Dylan Garand, with limited NHL experience, entered the game in relief.
- The injury has raised concerns and discussions on social media about a potential 'New York curse' affecting the city's athletes.