Yahoo predicts Shesterkin rebound, Ovechkin slide for 2026-27

Shesterkin won 25 games with 2.50 GAA last season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

What happened: Igor Shesterkin is projected as a top-two fantasy goaltender entering the 2026-27 season. Alex Ovechkin is projected for a reduced role after a full 82-game campaign.

Why it matters: Shesterkin's .912 save percentage came behind one of the league's weaker defenses. Ovechkin turned 41 in September after scoring 32 goals, testing how long elite output lasts.

By the numbers: Shesterkin: 25-19-6, 2.50 GAA, .912 save percentage. Ovechkin: 32 goals in 82 games; 30-plus goals in all but one of 21 seasons.

What to watch: Preseason workloads and opening-night usage will clarify both calls before fantasy drafts close.

Sources

Yahoo NHL 2026-09-30T05:28:40.348785+00:00

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