Artemy Panarin of the New York Rangers offered heartfelt congratulations to Igor Shesterkin, the team’s standout goaltender, after Shesterkin secured the Vezina Trophy for the NHL season. The celebration was shared across the Rangers’ social channels in a video featuring congratulatory messages from teammates, including Panarin.
In his message, Panarin spoke warmly about Shesterkin’s achievement and urged him to keep up the excellent form. He also jokingly referenced a humorous moment involving a block of images, adding a light touch to the congratulations. Panarin’s words underscored the high regard teammates hold for Shesterkin as a premier goalie in the league.
During the 2021/22 regular season, Shesterkin appeared in 53 games, recording six shutouts and stopping an impressive 93.5 percent of shots faced. His stellar goaltending anchored the Rangers in a deep playoff push, helping the team reach the semifinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the Eastern Conference final, New York encountered the Tampa Bay Lightning and was edged out by a series result of 2-4. The Rangers did not surrender early control, opening the series with two consecutive victories before the momentum shifted in favor of their opponent.
The moment also carried a personal note for Shesterkin, who shared that he and his family were celebrating the arrival of a new member. He spoke about his wife’s pregnancy during the award presentation, a moment that connected his personal life to the professional milestone and highlighted the human side of a player who has become a key figure for the franchise.