Igor Shesterkin deserved better, as he has many times this season.
The Rangers goalie stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced but was victimized once again by a lack of offensive support in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Islanders at UBS Arena.
“I think he just quietly makes timely save after timely save for us,” coach Mike Sullivan said after his team was shut out for the eighth time this season. “I think he’s one of the elite goaltenders in the league, and I think he’s had a really solid year for us, but I don’t think we always give him the goal support that he probably deserves.
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