The New York Rangers are sticking with Igor Shesterkin for Game 5 of their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite pulling their star goaltender in back-to-back losses that have pushed them to the brink of elimination.
"He's the best goalie in the league. So, I'm going with him," Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said after the Penguins' 7-2 rout in Game 4 in Pittsburgh Monday night, giving the hosts a 3-1 series lead.
Shesterkin was pulled after the second period in Game 3 and Game 4 in Pittsburgh. Game 5 is Wednesday night back at Madison Square Garden.