Athletistic / Hockey Former Canadian goaltender and hockey analyst Stephen Valikett commented on the rivalry between Russian goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Andrei Vasilevsky in the Eastern Conference Finals between Rangers and Tampa.

“There is a lot of talk about it in Russia now. They see it as a battle for power. And many believe that Igor is capable of winning the crown.

Both goalkeepers understand the importance of their rivalry in Russia. Shesterkin is still in the status of an underdog, but he will certainly do everything to push Vasya from the “throne”, Valikett quotes The Athletic.