Igor Shesterkin gets first NHL shutout as Rangers top Devils

One down. Three to go. The Rangers started rivalry week with the Devils off with a big win to get things started in their path to a sweep. Remember the Rangers need to sweep the Devils to stay relevant in the 2021 playoff race. These were a needed two points, even if Boston beat Buffalo as well. They are keeping pace and beating bad teams. Both are expected from the Bruins and the Rangers. But it was also Igor Shesterkin’s first NHL shutout.

This was a weird game though. It was a track meet to start off, with both teams trading chances. Then it slowed to a crawl as the Devils owned the Rangers in the second. Then it was a bit of both with the Rangers owning the Devils in the third. Just a…