Igor
Shesterkin
G · NYR · Excellent
- PAL
- 88
- WAR
- 4.8
- Value
- 79
- SV%
- .912
2025-26№ 7 / 98
Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Igor Shesterkin
#31G
New York Rangers
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : December 29, 1995 · Moscow, Russia
Drafted : 2014 · NYR · round 4, pick #118
Contract : $11,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2032-33 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $15,050,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Rangers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.79 | .927 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | New York Rangers | 51 | 25 | 19 | 2.50 | .912 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | New York Rangers | 61 | 27 | 29 | 2.86 | .905 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 55 | 36 | 17 | 2.58 | .913 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | New York Rangers | 58 | 37 | 13 | 2.48 | .916 | 3 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 53 | 36 | 13 | 2.07 | .935 | 6 |
| 2020-21 | New York Rangers | 35 | 16 | 14 | 2.62 | .916 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | 12 | 10 | 2 | 2.52 | .932 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 330 | 190 | 108 | 2.51 | .917 | 22 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2.34 | .927 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New York Rangers | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1.96 | .931 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 20 | 10 | 9 | 2.59 | .929 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.10 | .900 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 44 | 23 | 20 | 2.41 | .928 | 0 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Vezina Trophyonce · 2021-22
Igor Shesterkin: our analysis
2025-26 season: 51 GP, 25 W, 19 L, .912 SV%, 2.50 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 4.8 (7th of 98) · PAL 88, excellent.
In 2025-26, Igor Shesterkin, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 88 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 4.8 ranks 7th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: impact (89, among the best in the league), efficiency (82, well above average) and consistency (79, well above average).
GSAx: +16.0 (goals saved above expected).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 84; his WAR, though, went from 5.7 to 4.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 79 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Igor Shesterkin's story
Raised in Moscow, he cut his teeth at Krylya Sovetov before moving into the Spartak system, where he played for MHK Spartak and helped that junior club capture the Kharlamov Cup in 2014. As a teenager he earned call-ups into Spartak’s KHL lineup during the 2013–14 season, logging his first pro minutes and recording an early shutout that season.
His development continued after he signed with SKA Saint Petersburg in June 2014, and later that month his name was taken in the fourth round, 118th overall, by the New York Rangers in the NHL entry draft. Success in the KHL, including being part of a Gagarin Cup-winning squad in 2017, preceded his move to North America and eventual contract with the Rangers organization.
Once in the Rangers system he spent time with the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL, earning a spot in the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic and posting strong numbers that led to a recall. He made his NHL debut in January 2020 and by 2021 had secured a multi-year extension that established him as New York’s starting goaltender; later reporting indicates he accepted another long-term extension in December 2024.
The 2021–22 campaign was a breakout: he finished the regular season leading the league in both save percentage and goals-against average, won the Vezina Trophy and was named a Hart Trophy finalist. His playoff run that spring featured several standout performances, including an extraordinary triple-overtime outing and a rare pair of playoff assists in elimination hockey, helping New York reach the Eastern Conference final.
Internationally, he was part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia roster that took gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics (serving as the team’s third goaltender) and was among the top netminders at the 2018 World Championships in Denmark, posting two shutouts and elite tournament numbers. His game is defined by efficient positioning, strong rebound control and the knack for elevating his level in close, high-pressure games.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 5
- Shots against
- 109
- Saves
- 101
- %ARR / SV%
- 92.7 %
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Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +1.04 in 22-23, +0.75 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 84 → 88
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
Player ratings
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Injured reserve· Knee· expected back September 15
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
4.8
wins above replacement
7 of 98
PAL Rating
88/ 100
Performance · Excellent
9 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
79/ 100
Very good contract
11.50 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 82
- Impact
- 89
- High danger
- 64
- Consistency
- 79
- Workload
- 78
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYR | 4.8 | 88 | 79 | 11.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NYR | 5.7 | 84 | 81 | 5.67 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 3.3 | 76 | 71 | 5.67 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 6.4 | 95 | 92 | 5.67 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
4.8
wins above replacement
0.6 to 8.6 — 90% interval
7 of 98 goalies
+25.3 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +16.0
- Average → replacement
- +9.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYR | 51 | 4.8 | 0.6 to 8.6 | 7/98 |
| 2024-25 | NYR | 59 | 5.7 | 1.3 to 9.1 | 7/99 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 55 | 3.3 | -0.2 to 6.5 | 13/98 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 58 | 6.4 | 4.1 to 9.4 | 5/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .92798th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .906100th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 80.0 %97th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.3673rd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 1.5793rd percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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BOSIgor Shesterkin: frequently asked questions
What is Igor Shesterkin's record in 2026-27?
Igor Shesterkin has 3 wins in 5 games in 2026-27, with a .927 save percentage and a 1.79 goals-against average.
How old is Igor Shesterkin?
Igor Shesterkin is 30 years old: he was born on December 30, 1995.
How tall is Igor Shesterkin, and how much does he weigh?
Igor Shesterkin is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Igor Shesterkin from?
Russia: Igor Shesterkin was born in Moscow, Russia.
What team does Igor Shesterkin play for?
Igor Shesterkin plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL, at G, wearing number 31.
Is Igor Shesterkin injured?
Yes: Igor Shesterkin is on injured reserve (knee). He is expected back around September 15.
How good is Igor Shesterkin?
Igor Shesterkin produced 4.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 7th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 88 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Igor Shesterkin make?
Igor Shesterkin earns $11.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 79 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Igor Shesterkin's contract end?
Igor Shesterkin's contract runs through the 2032-33 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Igor Shesterkin overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 79 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Igor Shesterkin a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 7th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Igor Shesterkin getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 84 in 2024-25 to 88 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Igor Shesterkin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Igor Shesterkin has 330 games, 190 wins and 22 shutouts. His best season: 2022-23, with 37 wins.
Where was Igor Shesterkin drafted?
Igor Shesterkin was drafted 118th overall (round 4) by New York Rangers in 2014.
How does Igor Shesterkin perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Igor Shesterkin has 44 games and 23 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Igor Shesterkin?
Jakub Dobes: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jakub Dobes's page →What is Igor Shesterkin's nationality?
Igor Shesterkin is Russian. Internationally: Olympic Athletes from Russia — gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics (did not see action); Russia — 2018 World Championships (two wins, two shutouts, 1.46 goals-against average, .942 save percentage).
What awards has Igor Shesterkin won?
Vezina Trophy (NHL's best goaltender), 2021–22 ; Hart Trophy finalist, 2021–22 ; Named a First Team All-Star after the 2022 playoffs ; Named to the AHL All-Star Classic, 2020 ; Selected to the NHL All-Star Game, 2023 ; Selected to the NHL All-Star Game, 2024.
How many championships has Igor Shesterkin won?
2: MHL Championship with MHK Spartak, 2012–13; Olympic gold medal with Olympic Athletes from Russia, 2018 Winter Olympics.
Where did Igor Shesterkin play before turning pro?
Youth teams: Krylya Sovetov Moscow (youth); MHK Spartak (MHL) in 2012–13; selected by Spartak Moscow in the 2012 KHL Draft (43rd overall); signed with SKA Saint Petersburg on 6 June 2014.
See also: his New York Rangers teammates
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