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Rangers believe they can sustain winning after losing Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury

The New York Rangers suffered a major setback when franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in a 7-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, ending a promising start to the season. After winning six of their first nine games and overcoming an opening-night stumble, the Rangers now face an uphill battle without their star netminder, who had been instrumental to their early success.

Despite the setback, coach Mike Sullivan and captain J.T. Miller remain confident in the team’s ability to adapt, emphasizing a structured identity and defined roles for each player to maintain their competitive edge.

The Rangers have turned to Dylan Garand, a third-string prospect who has shown promise with a 1.15 goals-against average and .951 save percentage in his first three appearances. With Shesterkin out for the year, Garand will need to step up consistently to help the Rangers return to the playoffs after missing the past two seasons, including a deep run to the 2024 Eastern Conference final.

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