Igor Shesterkin was seen practicing on the ice with the New York Rangers this Wednesday. While we don't want to give anyone false hope, as there's no confirmation he'll slot into the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.

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Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off break, Igor Shesterkin sustained an upper-body injury that kept him out for the New York Rangers game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Shesterkin was ultimately ruled out for 1-2 weeks.

Igor Shesterkin is out 1-2 weeks for the New York Rangers with an upper-body injury.

Igor Shesterkin was back on the ice practicing with the New York Rangers on Wednesday but it remains unknown if