The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils witnessed a rare goaltender fight Tuesday night when Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom dropped the gloves midway through the third period.
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The fight started near the Rangers’ net after Shesterkin got involved in a scrum behind the goal. Most players on the ice joined the fracas with New York leading 4-1.
Markstrom left his crease and skated the length of the ice to confront Shesterkin at the 9:05 mark of the period.
The crowd jumped to its feet as the two netminders squared off in the uncommon goaltender-versus-goaltender battle.
Shesterkin ended the fight by wrestling Markstrom to the ice. The takedown brought more roars from the Madison Square Garden crowd.
Rangers fans continued chanting “Igor, Igor” in support of their combative goaltender after the officials separated the players.
Both Shesterkin and Markstrom received five minutes for fighting and two minutes for leaving their creases.
