What happened: New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after suffering a right knee injury in a game against the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old jammed his skate into the post while scrambling to the net and was helped off the ice without putting weight on his leg. Dylan Garand took over in relief.

Why it matters: Losing their franchise pillar is a severe blow for the Rangers. New York finished last in the Eastern Conference last season when Shesterkin missed a month. Their goaltending depth is severely tested, as veteran backup Joonas Korpisalo was placed on injured reserve last week.

What to watch: Garand projects to shoulder the starting load while Korpisalo remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury.