Shesterkin will start vs. Chicago on Monday. Shesterkin was away from the team in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Seattle Kraken, attending to the birth of his child, but will return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Shesterkin signed a massive eight-year, $92 million contract extension ($11,500,000 AAV) last week, making him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. Shesterkin played well in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but has struggled lately, allowing four or more goals in three of his last five (1-4-0), posting a .892 SV%. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -241 home favorites against a Chicago Blackhawks club amid a five-game losing skid.