A season-ending injury to star goalie Igor Shesterkin has left the New York Rangers without their top netminder, compounding their struggles as backup Joonas Korpisalo is also sidelined. With both goalies out, the team’s playoff aspirations appear to have collapsed after a promising start. The loss of their starting tandem raises urgent questions about depth and long-term stability for a franchise already facing an uphill battle. Fans and analysts are now assessing how this setback reshapes the Rangers’ season and beyond.

The New York Rangers got off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, but they got catastrophic news when star goalie Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in a game on Friday. Shesterkin and backup Joonas Korpisalo are now both injured, and their playoff hopes are all but over.