"He owns the shi**y Pens": New York Rangers fans hail Igor Shesterkin after his 34-saves help down Pittsburgh

Igor Shesterkin played brilliantly in the game between the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Shesterkin stopped all 34 shots that he faced, helping his team win 6-0. Watch the video below.

NHL fans reacted to Igor Shesterkin's performance. Most were impressed, but some were less than complimentary about the Penguins. Here are some of the comments:

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins recap

The Rangers controlled the game from the start and scored in the sixth minute of the first period. They then increased their lead with a goal from Artemi Panarin to end the period 2-0.

The second period saw the Rangers scoring four more times. The Penguins tried their best to score in the game but failed to put the puck past Shesterkin. There were no goals from either side in the third period. Ultimately, the Rangers, with a combined effort, won the game by six goals to nil.

Igor Shesterkin has had a season to remember

Igor Shesterkin - New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers.

Shesterkin has played 50 games this season, averaging 60 minutes on the ice. He has made 1,342 saves at a save percentage of 0.912 and has a 32-18 win-loss record, which is tied for second in the league.

Shesterkin started his NHL career in the 2019-20 season and has played 150 games. Shesterkin has a healthy win rate, with a win in every third game, and has conceded 2.4 goals per game with a save percentage of 0.923.

The New York Rangers are third in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 90 points, eight points behind the top spot in the division standings. Offensively, they have done well this season, with 228 goals in 69 games. The defense has done its job by allowing 2.7 goals per game this season with the help of Igor Shesterkin.

The Rangers are on a three-game winning run and will look to use it in the upcoming games, starting with the Nashville Predators on March 19, 2023.