Vincent Trocheck’s description of Igor Shesterkin’s performance as “Igor-esque” felt fitting on Tuesday night because while 49 goaltenders have gotten more saves in a playoff game than Shesterkin had on Tuesday night, only two have stopped 75 or more shots.
And one of them just happens to be Igor Shesterkin.
The Russian’s 54 saves on Tuesday did not match his 79 in Game 1 of the first round against Pittsburgh two seasons ago in a triple-overtime losing effort, but everyone involved will take that tradeoff 10 times over.
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