Igor Shesterkin stopped all 15 chances in the first period, helping the Rangers avoid a deficit in their 3-1 win over the Panthers.
What happened?
The Rangers' head coach, Mike Sullivan, praised Shesterkin, saying he's arguably the best goalie in the game.
Shesterkin has allowed one goal or fewer in 90 career games, surpassing John Vanbiesbrouck and moving into ninth place in Rangers history.
Why it matters for Igor Shesterkin
Shesterkin's performance is a reminder of why he's an unquestioned constant for the Rangers, even in a year when he hit rough patches and spent time on injured reserve.
He's tasked with making sure the goaltending legacy on Broadway lives on, from Mike Richter to Henrik Lundqvist.
Shesterkin will carry a .912 save percentage into Tuesday's game, up from .905 last year.
What comes next?
The Rangers will face the Devils at the Garden on Tuesday, with Shesterkin looking to continue his strong performance.
He has recorded only one shutout this year, but if he can keep his goals against average at its current 2.55 or lower, it'd mark his lowest since 2022-23.
And Shesterkin's contract, worth $92 million over seven more seasons, is a reminder of the expectations surrounding him.
But Sullivan said the team doesn't take Shesterkin's brilliance for granted, and he's elite at what he does.
So Shesterkin will look to build on his recent performance and help the Rangers win their next game.
He stopped A.J. Greer on the rush and slid across the crease to cut off Eetu Luostarinen, who was all alone behind the Rangers' defense on the power play.
Shesterkin also stopped Vinnie Hinostroza, who'd weaved through a cluster of players, and made several other difficult saves.