Rangers' Shesterkin suffers rib fracture in car accident
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a rib fracture after he was involved in a car accident with teammate Pavel Buchnevich on Sunday, team president John Davidson confirmed in a press conference.
Buchnevich did not suffer any injuries, but is listed as day-to-day.
On Buchnevich and Shesterkin, John Davidson said the accident was in Brooklyn and the driver in front of them made a U-turn that led to the collision. Both players were wearing seatbelts. Air bags deployed. Players taken to NY Presbyterian and seen by NYR docs.
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Both players were taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Shesterkin recorded a 9-1-0 record, boasting an excellent .940 save percentage with a 2.23 goals against average, while Buchnevich posted 14 goals and 37 points.
The Rangers resume their season against the Islanders on Tuesday.
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