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Shesterkin will start vs. Toronto on Thursday.

The Rangers have lost two straight while desperately trying to stay in the mix for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will hope for a better result with Shesterkin tending the twine on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a 2-1 loss, Shesterkin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.78 GA and .907 SV% in 51 games this season (23-24-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as -125 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team that played last night and defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1.

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Shesterkin will start vs. Calgary on Tuesday.

The Rangers are in a heated battle for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will roll with Shesterkin between the pipes for a fifth consecutive contest. Despite a modest 3-2-2 record in his last seven games, Shesterkin has played well, allowing only 14 total goals and posting a .922 SV%. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.80 GAA and .907 SV% in 50 games this season (23-23-4). The Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -207 home favorites against a Flames squad that lost 6-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.

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Parssinen is expected to draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Brennan Othmann will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Parssinen to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Parssinen has only played four games with the Rangers this season, averaging 10:35 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.

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Shesterkin will start Saturday in Columbus.

Shesterkin allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Rangers overtime win in Minnesota on Thursday. Tonight he'll start a massive game vs. the Blue Jackets, who the Rangers are battling for a Wild Card spot with. In his only start against Columbus this season, Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots that he faced in 1-0 shutout/shootout win.

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Shesterkin is in the starter's crease at the Rangers' morning skate.

Shesterkin allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Rangers overtime win in Minnesota on Thursday. Tonight he'll start a massive game vs. the Blue Jackets, who the Rangers are battling for a Wild Card spot with. In his only start against Columbus this season, Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots that he faced in 1-0 shutout/shootout win.

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Shesterkin will start in Minnesota on Thursday.

The Rangers have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately search for wins in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin played well in his previous outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .905 SV% in 47 games this season (21-22-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Wild club that has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games (3-5-0).

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Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at New York's morning skate.

The Rangers have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately search for wins in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin played well in his previous outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .905 SV% in 47 games this season (21-22-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Wild club that has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games (3-5-0).

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