Athletistic/Hockey. Igor Shesterkin failed to lead the New York Rangers to the Stanley Cup Finals. In Game 6 of the series with Tampa, the Russian goaltender gave his best, but the Blueshirts lost to the Lightning (1-2) and flew out of the NHL playoffs.

It should be noted that Shesterkin was recognized as the game’s third star. In the confrontation with the “Tampa” Igor missed 14 goals in six fights, reflecting 92.9% of the shots.

The Russian Rangers goaltender is the big favorite to receive the Vezina Trophy, the NHL’s best regular season goaltender award.

Here’s how American hockey fans reacted to Shesterkin’s game:

@HadiK_Scouting:

– The ability to watch the Shesterkin game completely justifies the cost of my season ticket to Madison Square Garden. He really is the best goalkeeper I have ever seen.

@biffplayshockey:

– I’m afraid Shesterkin for Rangers is the new Hasek of the Buffalo era, who hasn’t won any trophies.

@nick_dico:

– Rangers have a bright future and Shesterkin will be the most elite goalkeeper for the next few seasons.

@notorious_gt_:

“Six must learn from Lundqvist’s mistakes and get out of this miserable club as soon as possible which will ruin the career of another top goalkeeper.

@MyNameIsFlack:

– Shesterkin is an amazing goalkeeper and I hope he will be successful in the future. If he doesn’t take Vézina this year, I’ll be shocked.

@BoardBattle88:

– Shesterkin impressed with his game today, but not the rest of the team.

@eaglesqrows:

“Now I want the Shesterkina jersey more than ever.

@gavin0660:

– Gérard Gallant would have worked as a salesman in a supermarket if he hadn’t had Shesterkin.

@jessespector:

– Six was the best goalkeeper this season and Vasya remains the best goalkeeper in the world.

@atTheTrack7:

– In this series, 50 more shots were made on Shesterkin’s goal than on Vasilevsky’s goal. Igor has a better gap between expected goals and actually conceded goals. Nothing says that Vasya was better. Goaltending isn’t the main reason Tampa won the series.

@MattFitzgerald:

– I can’t wait to see what Shesterkin does in the near future. This season, he showed simply unreal form and incredible stamina throughout the playoffs.

@OrdinaryMan1776:

– Shesterkin made some stunning saves today. But there is only one “Big Cat” among the guardians.

@nickpulice514:

– Igor Shesterkin’s contract should be the biggest in the NHL, right?

Black Knight501567:

– “Tampa” completely dominated this match. Almost all of the game’s most dangerous moments ended with cool saves from Shesterkin.

Bucky:

– Such pain…. Igor was the best on the ice and the only one who really showed off. He is the pride of this team.

Ramotar:

– Field players, the “Rangers” seemed quite fragile in the sixth game. Shesterkin is the only factor due to which the game did not turn into an even rout.

Tomittube:

“I support Tampa, but I have to admit that Shesterkin was just amazing, he literally kept Rangers in the game until the very end.

jerry lee:

“The Rangers keeper was on his head the whole game, and the rest of his teammates watched everything.

monkey boy jameson draxon:

– Shesterkin again eclipsed everyone – even in the match, after which “Tampa” went further.

at the top left of the time:

– The “Rangers” just didn’t have the strength, but damn it, how good Shesterkin was!

Coach Nate:

– Shesterkin’s game today reminded me of the season where Carey Price also dragged Montreal to the final.

Jocks Machina:

– For such a performance, Shesterkin deserved the Stanley Cup! Just an amazing goalie game! After today’s match, he can walk away with his head held high.

DarkSpyro:

– Six is ​​the most natural callout. Just phenomenal actions, thanks to which his team kept the chances until the very last second.

Sam Phillips:

– In this playoff, Shesterkin proved he is a great keeper.

LeKitKat:

– Shesterkin did everything for his team to win. Almost all the highlights of the game are associated with his saves, no one can blame the goalkeeper for this loss.

Rock :

– Igor just drove! He gave a fantastic game, it’s just a shame that the rest of the Rangers players couldn’t reach the required level when it mattered most.

Tampa will face Colorado in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Lightning have a chance to win the trophy for the third consecutive season.

Andrei Lipatov, Sport.Ru