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Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he shot the puck into an empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night in New York.
Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he shot the puck into an empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night in New York.
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers is shown on the jumbotron after scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history.
The goal came in a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in New York City. Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers became the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal when he shot the puck into an empty net late in a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Thursday night in New York City. Shesterkin was mobbed by celebrating teammates after scoring with 2:34 left.
He skated to the bench at the front of the line of players to fist-bump teammates on the bench and was serenaded by chants of "Igor! Igor!
" from fans in Madison Square Garden that were delighted to see him finally cash in. The first of his career is the 21st by a goalie, counting the playoffs. Shesterkin – who is now the only Rangers goalie to have ever accomplished the feat – has been known to try his hand at scoring before.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper gave him the opportunity Thursday night by pulling Andrei Vasilevskiy off and on during the third period for an extra attacker. Shesterkin was also terrific at the other end, stopping 24 of the 25 shots he faced. He was named the first star of the game.
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