TARRYTOWN − For the second straight year, a February reprieve may have been just what Igor Shesterkin needed. The Rangers' goalie entered last year's NHL all-star break sporting a sub-.900 save percentage,

Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting member-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers. tRY IT NOW Igor Shesterkin took a positive step forward in his rehab from an upper-body injury.

Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off break, Igor Shesterkin sustained an upper-body injury that kept him out for the New York Rangers game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Shesterkin was ultimately ruled out for 1-2 weeks.