Henrik Lundqvist never did it. Mike Richter never did it. John Vanbiesbrouck never did it.
Igor Shesterkin hasn’t done it. But he came within a few inches of doing it on Sunday night in Ottawa.
We’re talking about a goalie scoring a goal. Only 12 men have scored as a goalie in the NHL for a total of 15 tallies.
Shesterkin nearly became the 13th when he lifted a gorgeous shot toward the Senators’ empty net late in the third period of the Rangers’ 2-1 victory at Canadian Tire Centre.
Anticipation grew during the puck’s journey to the other side.