The ongoing contract saga surrounding New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has added a new storyline to the Blueshirts' season amid an endless stream of rumors and reports. Following the win over Detroit on Oct.

Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves and Chris Kreider scored twice in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Laviolette sat Zac Jones in favor of Chad Ruhwedel, who played 14:04 on Saturday and tied for the team lead with a plus-two rating. Jones had played in the previous four games, posting an assist and a plus-four rating while averaging 15:45 of ice time. The Rangers had 44.18 percent of the expected goal share with him on the ice at five-on-five.

As extensions for star goalies continue happening, how will this impact the negotiations between Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers?

The recent wave of multi-year contracts signed by top goaltenders such as Jeremy Swayman with the Boston Bruins, Jake Oettinger with the Dallas Stars, Linus Ullmark with the Ottawa Senators, and Joey Daccord with the Seattle Kraken has truly re-shaped the goalie market and how the NHL values players at the position.

Chris Kreider scored two goals -- one into an empty net -- and the visiting New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night.

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The 28-year-old helped his team to a 4-1 win Saturday night, turning aside 34 of the 35 shots the home side poured on him.