Igor Shesterkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Igor Shesterkin is an NHL goaltender for the New York Rangers.
Player Overview
Igor Shesterkin has solidified his position as an elite starting goaltender for the New York Rangers over seven professional seasons. The 30-year-old netminder boasts a career save percentage of .917 and an impressive 136.3 Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx) across 325 games, including 22 shutouts and 187 wins.
This season, Shesterkin continues to be a cornerstone for the Rangers, with a .912 save percentage and 13.7 GSAx through 51 appearances. His current 22.3 GAR highlights his ongoing significant impact as a top-tier performer between the pipes.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 4, Pick 118 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 25-19-6 | 91.2% | 2.50 | 13.7 | 1 | 22.3 | 4.00 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Igor Shesterkin ranks in the 94th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 25 | 19 | 91.2% | 2.50 | 13.7 | 22.3 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 27 | 29 | 90.5% | 2.86 | 18.0 | 28.5 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 36 | 17 | 91.2% | 2.58 | 4.2 | 13.9 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 37 | 13 | 91.6% | 2.48 | 30.2 | 40.5 |
| 2021-22 | 53 | 36 | 13 | 93.5% | 2.07 | 49.6 | 59.3 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 91.6% | 2.62 | 11.6 | 17.5 |
| 2019-20 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 93.2% | 2.52 | 9.0 | 11.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Igor Shesterkin has been worth 22.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +13.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 91.2% save percentage.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 59.3 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Igor Shesterkin's GAR this season?
Igor Shesterkin has been worth 22.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Igor Shesterkin's WAR this season?
Igor Shesterkin has been worth about 4.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Igor Shesterkin's GSAx this season?
Igor Shesterkin has saved +13.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Igor Shesterkin's goalie stats this season?
Igor Shesterkin has a 91.2% save percentage and a 2.5 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Igor Shesterkin a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Igor Shesterkin grades above average this season with 22.3 GAR, in the 94th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Igor Shesterkin's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Igor Shesterkin has accumulated 193.5 career GAR.