Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after collision in crease

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New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice on Monday, Jan. 5, after a collision in the crease.

Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka appeared to make only minimal contact with Shesterkin as he attempted to stop, but the goalie fell backward into his net and slammed his blocker on the ice in pain.

Eventually, Shesterkin got up and didn't appear to be able to put weight on his leg as a Rangers player and trainer supported him. Backup goalie Jonathan Quick came into the game after the first period play.

The Rangers later announced that Shesterkin wouldn't return to the game because of a lower body injury.

Igor Shesterkin injury update

The Rangers goalie has a lower-body injury and isn't returning to Monday's game.

If he's out long term, that would be bad news for the Rangers, who entered the day three points out of a playoff spot.

Shesterkin is tied for second in the league with 17 wins and 2.47 goals-against average and .912 save percentage.

Quick has a 2.11 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage in 10 appearances, but he's 39 and has averaged around 25 appearances a season in New York.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin leaves ice after collision

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