Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was pulled in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon after giving up five even-strength goals on 21 shots.

Things weren’t looking good for the Rangers in the first period. They only got worse in the second. And that meant Igor Shesterkin’s Saturday afternoon in net at the Garden was cut short. After yielding two goals to the Kings in the first,

Curious about Igor Shesterkin’s record-breaking contract with the New York Rangers? Signed as the highest-paid goalie in NHL history, Shesterkin’s deal not only solidifies his status as the team’s cornerstone but also raises questions about the Rangers’ future roster moves and cap management.

The Rangers have made a commitment to Igor Shesterkin. And Igor Shesterkin has made a commitment to the Rangers.

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin thanks the fans after signing a monster extension to stay in New York for eight more years.

Igor Shesterkin’s contract extension with the New York Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, according to multiple reports.

Not only is Shesterkin happy about where he finds himself at this stage of his life, but he also sent a message to the rest of the NHL on Monday when he vowed to bring a Stanley Cup to the city of New York. "We will try to bring the Cup back to New York," said Shesterkin when addressing the media.

Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele scored in the first period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their seventh win in eight games. Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault also scored as the Kings handed the Rangers their ninth loss in 12 games.

The Los Angeles Kings erupted for three goals in the second period to take a commanding lead and finished off 5-1 road victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday.