The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.
