Peter Laviolette Explains One Player Is Carrying The Weight Of The Team

The Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 and won their 10th straight game to match the franchise record for the longest win streak.

They also earn their NHL-leading 39th win of the season.

A big reason why?

The defense has stepped up big time, and the return to form of Igor Shesterkin.

For a third straight game, the Blueshirts allowed only one goal.

It marks a league-high 22nd time this season the team has allowed either one or zero goals in a game.

Shesterkin recorded his 4th straight 35+ save game to tie the Rangers longest winning streak in franchise history.

He now moves to 17-0-3 all-time when facing 40+ shots in a game.

Peter Laviolette talks about Shesterkin's strong play as of late:

Ryan Lindgren also gives his take on Shesterkin's strong play as of late:

For those that have doubted the man, where are you at?

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