Head athletic trainer Andy Hosler came out to check on Shesterkin, who stayed on the ice for a while before struggling to get up on his feet. He put minimal weight on his left leg as he was helped off the ice by defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and the trainer.

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice on Monday, Jan. 5, after a collision in the crease. Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka appeared to make only minimal contact with Shesterkin as he attempted to stop, but the goalie fell backward into his net and slammed his blocker on the ice in pain.

The Rangers’ goaltender went down with a scary-looking injury to his lower body during the first period of Monday night’s loss to the Mammoth.

The injury to New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin may not be quite as bad if one medical expert's opinion rings true.