In a season already full of catastrophe, the greatest possible misfortune has befallen the Rangers at arguably the worst time.

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Rangers are putting goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve.

Reports surfaced late Tuesday afternoon that Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is being placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

The struggling Rangers placed goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve with upper-body injury, a source told ESPN.

The New York Rangers will be without their goaltender for a bit of time after an injury. Per The Athletic's Arthur Staple, the Rangers are placing

Igor Shesterkin was placed on injured reserve by the New York Rangers on Tuesday because of an upper-body injury. The goalie made 21 saves in a 5-3 loss at the Florida Panthers on Monday, his 29th birthday. Shesterkin did not leave the game because of an injury.

Another blow was landed upon the New York Rangers’ miserable season when the team placed struggling star forward Chris Kreider on injured reserve Tuesday, retroactive to Jan. 5. Kreider sat out the Rangers’ win on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks while he continued to deal with what is perceived to be a lingering back

The New York Rangers have suffered through an inexplicable skid, losing 16 of their last 22 games and tumbling out of the playoff race. It’s all the more strange considering they entered the season wi

New York Rangers placed forward Chris Kreider on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Due to the ailment, the 33-year-old missed this past Sunday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tuesday was a day of good news, bad news for the New York Rangers on the injury front. On the positive side, Igor Skesterkin participated in the morning skate ahead of a home game against the Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden.