Igor Shesterkin gets pulled for the second time this year as the Rangers fall 5-1 to the Lightning

The New York Rangers are currently facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and are having a very difficult time as they trail 5-1 with 11:52 remaining in the second period.

Ultimately leaving Peter Laviolette no choice but to pull Shesterkin from the net as he gave up five goals on 14 shots and replace him with Jonathan Quick.

Definitely a rough season for Igor Shesterkin as this marks his second time being pulled from the net just this year, as he was pulled during the Rangers game back on Nov. 7th which marked his first time time since October 19th of 2023.

Coming into tonight's game, Igor Shesterkin is a 11-13-1 throughout 25 starts this season and currently post a 2.91 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Clearly not his best stats but still a goaltender who is strongly proving he's worth his new contract extension.

Hopefully the New York Rangers can quickly change things around and bounce back in the third period.

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