Rangers Edge Senators 2-1 with Shesterkin's Stellar Performance
Igor Shesterkin's 40 saves and goals from Panarin and Lafreniere secure a narrow victory for the New York Rangers over the Ottawa Senators.
- Igor Shesterkin made 40 saves, including crucial stops on Josh Norris and Claude Giroux, to help the Rangers hold off the Senators.
- Artemi Panarin opened the scoring early in the first period, marking his seventh goal of the season for the Rangers.
- Alexis Lafreniere extended the Rangers' lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal early in the third period.
- Adam Gaudette scored for the Senators in the third period, but Ottawa failed to capitalize on five power-play opportunities.
- The Rangers improved to 3-1-1 at home, while the Senators continued their road struggles with a 1-4-0 record.