Rangers' Igor Shesterkin Expected Back Against Sabres

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is on track to return from an upper-body injury, with expectations to play against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Shesterkin injured himself during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 7 and was initially projected to be sidelined for 1-2 weeks. After missing practice earlier in the week, he returned to the ice for limited participation, with head coach Peter Laviolette confirming a cautious approach to his rehabilitation. Despite a challenging season, Shesterkin's return comes as a boost for the Rangers, who have struggled defensively. His current statistics show a .906 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average, reflecting a downturn in performance compared to previous seasons. The team is eager to reintegrate their star goalie as they resume play following the 4 Nations Face-Off break.