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The Rangers’ Goalie Is Adjusting to the Pressures of the Playoffs

Igor Shesterkin struggled in goal during the first round against the Penguins. But he’s back to showing why he’s the best goalie in the world.

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, right, making a save against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.Credit...Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

At the bleakest moment of the Rangers’ season, just after they had been blown out for the second straight game in Pittsburgh to put their season on the edge of elimination, Coach Gerard Gallant sent a message of faith.