The Hart Trophy goaltender — Hart Trophy winner in 2022 and the finest performance by a goaltender in the modern era.
Igor Shesterkin was born in Moscow, Russia in 1995. He won both the Hart Trophy (league MVP) and Vezina Trophy (best goaltender) in 2022 — only the third goaltender to win the Hart Trophy after Roy and Hasek. His save percentage and goals against average across the 2021-22 season — .935 and 2.07 — were considered the finest individual goaltending season in the modern era. He plays for the New York Rangers. He is the second goaltender to win the Hart Trophy in the post-lockout era. His butterfly plus style combines exceptional positioning with athleticism.
Best Known For
Hart Trophy 2022
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hart Trophy 2022
- Vezina Trophy 2022
- All-Star 3x
Career Journey
Timeline
1995
👶 Born in Moscow, Russia
🏟️ New York Rangers
🏆 Hart Trophy 2022
🏆 Vezina Trophy 2022
🏆 All-Star 3x