Walking into a rowdy KeyBank Center on their opponents opening night, Thursday, the New York Rangers did what new head coach Mike Sullivan wanted. They imposed their will, and silenced the hopeful Buffalo Sabres faithful with a 4–0 shutout that echoed the 3-0 beatdown the Pittsburgh Penguins gave them on opening night at Madison Square Garden two days ago. From puck drop, with home crowd excited for the arena to play "Kickstart My Heart" after voting for it to be the club's 2025-26 goal song, the Blueshirts were sharp, structured, and stingy. They gave Igor Shesterkin a perfect stage to remind everyone he's the best goaltender in the world.
Rangers shut out Sabres behind Igor Shesterkin’s brilliance in first win of the season
