Shesterkin was injured in the match against Washington

Russian New York Rangers goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin suffered a leg injury in the NHL regular season match against the Washington Capitals and was unable to continue the game. Sport Express reports this.

In the ninth minute of the second period, with the score 1:1, Shesterkin played on the way out, sharply returned to the goal and hit his foot on the post. The hockey player fell on the ice and was unable to step on his right foot. After receiving medical attention, the goalkeeper left the court with the help of a doctor and teammates.

The Russian spent 28 minutes 20 seconds on the ice and stopped 13 out of 14 shots. He was replaced by Dylan Garand. Fans at the arena in Washington chanted slogans in support of Shesterkin as he left the ice.

This NHL season, Shesterkin played four games and won three victories. In a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, he scored a goal and became the first Rangers goalie in history to do so.