Igor Shesterkin Wins 2021-22 Vezina Trophy As NHL's Top Goaltender

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin thanks his teammates, coaches, organization and family after beating out Jacob Markstrom and Juuse Saros to win the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy.

[@rodchester3]

Igor speaks better English than me and I’m from Connecticut

[@jamesfitzpatrick9706]

@@day1avsfan907 wouldn’t your old lady be your mom

[@galifianakis2808]

@@jamesfitzpatrick9706 your profile picture is you after your comment.

[@WolfHockey]

What a season by Shesty! He defenetly deserved

[@VeN0m88]

I always will respect another country man learning the language of where he plays, Respect. LGR ! Congrats Igor !

[@zigga967]

Very rare for him to speak English in public! Very proud of him, as you could tell he was nervous.

[@VeN0m88]

@@zigga967 Yes but he did great and it makes him so much more likeable. There are guys playing in the league for ten years that still wont learn the language

[@zigga967]

@@VeN0m88 just glad he's on my team!

[@VeN0m88]

@@zigga967 Makes 2 of us

[@imgladiquitdestiny2401]

Watching him play in MSG will remain to be one of my best life memories. New York was absolutely amazing to see. And seeing a rangers game with you crazy Yorkers was beautiful man 😇 go Igor.

[@chriswilliams4575]

jealous!

[@zigga967]

This man will lead us to a cup! Love that he did it without a translator, too, as that's very rare to hear him speak English!

[@OvieSnipez8]

@@zigga967 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@RR-qs7xm]

He's so good! I went to the game they did this past weekend on the 18th. The crowd chanted his name anytime he blocked some good shots

[@twilightxzbit]

Good man, I hope you enjoyed New York, still the best city in the world my friend

[@georgiikhaltarov9112]

Игорь Молодчик ✊ поздравляю отличный сезон ,так держать ✊ заслуженно

[@alexkrapy]

Награду получил достойный человек. На удивление справедливое и адекватное событие. Игорь, наши поздравления!

[@Moondancin]

what a bright future for this young talent!

[@user-xv6xe4xz8r]

Поздравления Игорю, он действительно заслужил. Молодец!!!

[@danilasidulin]

Молодец Игорь, заслуженная награда! Поблагодарил каждого причастного, проявил уважение к номинантам! Родители могут гордиться таким сыном (и они 100% гордятся), прям улыбаешься, когда понимаешь, насколько он всем благодарен 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wanupgirl]

I had to use a translater to read your comment but well written.

[@DanielNYR]

Way to go Igor. So happy for you. You earned it!

[@angelobrattoli4663]

He had a tough act to follow in NY and he did it with flying colors. Flirted with 40 wins and a sparkling save percentage. Well deserved.

[@josephpetrizzojr5340]

This man Igor shesterkin will win multiple veznia trophy when his playing day's are over, congratulations Igor a award well deserved God bless & congratulations on you & your wife becoming parent's for the 1st time, good luck you deserve it, can't wait for next year to come, LET'S GO RANGERS, your the best Goaltender in the NHL.

[@Ahmadmallah88]

As a habs fan I feel like he gonna be a better version of price, he’s soo good. Have fun watching him!

[@therealdibabe]

I am a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and I reside in Toronto. I am guilty of being a Leaf’s-centric fan through the regular season. What I love about the game of hockey is seeing all other teams who are left who are chasing the Cup hard. I witnessed so many exciting games and it takes A LOT of will, skill and talent to be a champion. I heard Shesterkin’s name many times this season and many times, once his name was said by the announcer, it was followed by “Shesterkin is an amazing Goalie!” I am happy that he won the Vezina Award this year! He seems highly regarded by his teammates and fans. Congratulations, Igor! 🤩

[@Gargaslicer]

Fully deserved. Great English! Congratulations, Igor, on the baby and the trophy.

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

The best news for today. Igor proved his superiority by playing in the playoffs. There was an unpleasant thought that it might turn out like with Vasilevsky last season. The confrontation of these two Russian goalkeepers in the Stanley Cup semifinals will find a worthy place in history

[@user-ym2mi6mj5b]

I agree, it was unforgettable...

[@NotPryda]

Imagine if Shesty had a functioning defense infront of him like Tampa... but nonetheless. Amazing season! Was fortunate to catch him live at MSG several times this season, including Lundquist Night and G6 vs Canes and G2 vs Bolts. MSG was electric!! III-GOR!

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

@@NotPryda NYR gives us hope every new season. I'll put on my blue shirt and wait for the next season. The main thing is not to turn out like the Habs.

[@Justme77400]

@@user-xm5rv8ic3f It was the Islanders who turned out like the Habs. 🤣

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

@@Justme77400 I like your comments. The first time I saw Rangers on TV was in 1975, they lost to CSKA. It was a time of great matches. John Davidson missed seven times. But out of all the NHL clubs, I chose this team. I don't know why I did that. I don't believe in "Dutton's Curse" and I know that 1994 will happen again. We need to play defense with discipline.

[@0rth0d0x]

Скромный и талантливый. С заслуженным трофеем, Игорь!

[@user-ym2mi6mj5b]

Отрадно, что политика не вмешалась. Считаю, что Игорь по праву заслужил "Везину Трофи"... Он демонстрировал потрясающую игру на протяжении всего сезона, во многом благодаря которой "Рейнджерс", дошли до финала Восточной конференции.

[@rew3809]

Very true, Russian players are just too good though, they could never let politics interfere.

[@DavidP793]

I agree. Best goalie in the league.

[@christopherfancy8155]

This was the right pick.

[@wlad5963]

Политика вмешивается только в вашу голову.

[@andrewcalomino5948]

What a beauty! Congrats and well deserved from Toronto!

[@marcela7400]

Nice Shesty!! Congratulations!!

[@user-sb3jv2rm6x]

Игорь красавчик, взял заслуженно. Ждем КС на следующий год.

[@yuriyborisenko4465]

Igor the Best! Good luck in next season!

[@earthquakkejake9894]

Far from the best.. 13 goals allowed in back to back playoff games

[@HouseOfHockey14]

@@earthquakkejake9894 And still ended the playoffs with a .929 save percentage.

[@user-cd9ly5zz6v]

Поздравляю Игоря , заслуженная награда за этот великолепный сезон!

[@user-kd8ky8zv5z]

Вот, вот)))

[@Shemordanskiy]

Я и не сомневался. От души ПОЗДРАВЛЯЮ! 🏆 👏

[@andreymoscowcity8502]

Поздравляю! Игорь лучший

[@yerdaselzavon7024]

Fully deserved for the season he’s had in net for us, I’m so happy for Igor. He’s going to join a very star-studded list of great goalies to play for our organisation. We were in the position we were hugely due to his amazing game winning performances night in night out. Hopefully Drury will make some smart additions to the blue line in the off-season and give Igor some better protection for next season, so he’s not doing it all on his own! LGR!

[@NotPryda]

Hank is like; ”whaaaat nooo how is this possible? An even better and more likeable goalie in NYR!” With good intentions of course. Iiiigor! Iiigor! What a season. It was a Dream come true to bring my 10 year old goalie playing son to MSG for the Conference Finals and watch no 31.

[@HouseOfHockey14]

He could possibly be better by the end of his career, but he’s def not more likable in my opinion.

[@tippitip3333]

Красавец, отличный сезон, новых побед и достижений 👍

[@angeldream455]

I love shesterkin, he is my favorite. He's adorable and he totally deserves that trophy, great season

[@justacomment97]

What a beautiful and actually heartfelt speech

[@Bairkun]

То что Динамо (Нью-Йорк) дошло до полуфинала в огромной мере его заслуга. Так что все по делу, да и Слава Богу, что не вмешалась политика.

[@groot6914]

Он в ска сидел запасным, сейчас он звезда 🌟, Игорян, рад за тебя

[@Bairkun]

@@groot6914 армейцы не ценили а вот менты назначили главным воротчиком

[@Inferno6969]

Deserved, what a season from shesterkin. Love how they brought out Thomas Hodges to announce it 😂😂

[@mvk4343]

Definitely my favourite goalie to watch! Congrats! :D

[@vladimiralekseevish]

Игорь,молодчик 👍 Так держать.💪

[@user-qk8lo9ee7d]

Игорь большой молодец!!! Потрясающий сезон, браво!!!

[@isaaclwarren]

Love that guy

[@user-hl5vg6er5u]

Сongratulations! Игорь поздравляю! Не останавливайся на достигнутом!

[@Arthur-bz3bq]

Good job Igor

[@wanupgirl]

way to go Shesty!

[@user-ox4mj4hl9g]

Игорь красава ты лучший

[@benvasilinda9729]

He is one year younger than Vasy. Vasy has 4 Stanley Cup finals series and 2 wins so far. I guess u could say he is better than Vasy ever will be. I’d take Vasy any and everyday.

[@user-qd3vz6tn5x]

Congrats👏

[@dmitriisavlin9179]

СПАСИБО ОГРОМНОЕ ДРУЖИЩЕ 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tithur5996]

BRAVO IGOR JE LEVE MON CHAPEAU, TU EST TOUT UN GARDIEN, ENCORE MERCI POUR TOUT .

[@solarpower7538]

Красава Игорь!

[@user-ee9jj8we5s]

Игорек 🔥💪👍🤜🤛😎✌🏻

[@user-fu5tb4nr7z]

Игорь красава ✊

[@snemeis01]

Вот так!!!! Знай наших!!!

[@Twyler68]

Such a great goalie and is it just me or does he seem like an absolutely stand up guy?

[@user-qz1wj4qf6u]

Молодец, теперь лет 10 этот трофей никому не отдавай!👋

[@GenF91]

So happy for Igor! Well deserved! 😊👏🏻 🏆.

[@justacomment97]

Igor will forever be a legend

[@VintageAbed]

I understood his English better then I do most Newfies.

[@user-js6sh9fx1r]

Поздравляю Игорь

[@athomeforever-_-]

After seeing him in the playoffs against Tampa Bay lightning, I think he might be the best goalie in the world just looked absolutely amazing standing on his head performance.

[@charlesw7441]

Crazy thing is Shesty still has another notch or two he can go beyond what we saw from him this year. Over .950 save percentage and sub 2.00 GAA is doable. He actually was on pace for those historic numbers but hit a rough stretch towards the end of the regular season.

[@HouseOfHockey14]

c’mon now he’s not gonna have a .950 save percentage lol.

[@charlesw7441]

@@HouseOfHockey14 Shesty had a .935 save percentage during the 21-22 season. If he hadn't struggled in a handful of games down the stretch, his SP would have been damn near .950. So after a full NHL season and a playoff run under his belt can he improve on last season? I wouldn't be against it.

[@HouseOfHockey14]

@@charlesw7441 a .950 save percentage would be the best all-time. Yes Shesterkin struggled a little bit down the stretch, but what makes you think that he’s not gonna have a bad stretch at all next season? He would have to have almost no bad games at all to have a .950 save percentage. I don’t know how long you’ve been watching hockey, but I don’t think you understand how perfect he would have to be to have a .950 save percentage lol.

[@charlesw7441]

@@HouseOfHockey14 Lol, you must have failed math in school. The difference between .935 and .950 save percentage is .5 less goals allowed per game. If he saves half a goal more per game and/or has a few more shutouts he can make history. Records are made to be broken and if anyone can do it it’s the guy who just won the Vezina award.

[@HouseOfHockey14]

@@charlesw7441 ah yes he only needs to save half a goal per game more than one of the best goalie seasons of all-time. Should be easy.🙄 I’m not the one who failed math dude. The odds of this happening are astronomically low. Tell me your Venmo, and I’ll Venmo you $2000 if he finishes next season with a .950 save percentage or above in 50+ games played.

[@Aussie_Commando4]

I love King Igor!!

[@chrisbee9643]

Well deserved Shesh!!! 02:20 you will learn it. Dont worry. Now you have to talk it all day. :D 03:45 Future Vezina winner in the making. :D But tbh they all would have deserved it. :) They all had an outstanding season. for Vasy it was kinda normal, so giving it to young Shesh should be OKAY TO EVERYONE!!! Even on Long Island!

[@xlr0gd205]

Sorokin has a shot next year

[@chrisbee9643]

@@xlr0gd205 he is not far behind, thats for sure!

[@user-oz.Goodwin]

Игор Игор Игор=) Человек делал все для победы Рейнджерс=)

[@TheRealJohnJ10]

Igor…Igor…Igor

[@prusija7856]

Igor BETTER!!🤘

[@damelika3452]

Желаю игорю с копами дойти до финала кубка стэнли 2022 23 г и выиграть его

[@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak]

ИГОР ИГОР ИГОР!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@raider3164]

He totally deserves the vezina. Gonna be a staple winning that award.

[@Th0rn3195]

The only reason why the rangers made a deep run like they did was bc of Igor. Beyond deserving of this award

[@stiben718]

Yea, should have won the Hart too.

[@roguexnation]

Keep it up dude 💙

[@HunterOCs9]

ShesterKing !! Best in season yea!

[@user-qc5tr7iv9b]

Уррраааа, Молодец Шест, реально заслужил!!! Вот только Сарос что тут забыл? Думал Кэмпбелл будет среди номинантов....

[@xlr0gd205]

У Кэмпбелла далеко не такая хорошая стата

[@wutangpjs5055]

IGOR!!!!

[@bricky6602]

I LOVE SHESTERKIN

[@TheDimas504]

ТАК ДЕРЖАТЬ !

[@user-pg9dj1tj4s]

Шести молодец!

[@richardzink6026]

IGOR IGOR!!!!

[@rwrae72]

Nice kid. Happy for him.

[@justacomment97]

Igorek!!!!!!

[@user-ev8tq3db1b]

Заслужил , красаучек есть же.

[@OlegKrainov]

Из-за этого акцента, я понял что говорит Игорь))) эх, захотелось прям в Нью-Йорк на Брайтон бич))

[@user-kl9he5fs6l]

Igor is the second king of NYR

[@pradapistol3272]

He is the Prince of NYR

[@gillesdebilde5227]

Отличная новость. Политике нет места в спорте ! Игорь заслужил

[@1Individu]

Если политике нет места в спорте, зачем начинать игры с государственных гимнов, зачастую привлекая к этому ветеранов войн (Ирак и др.), делать милитаристскую серию хоккейных джерси и т. д. Да, я очень рад, что политика не помешала Шестеркину взять абсолютно заслуженную Везину, но, увы, спорт - и хоккей, в частности (НХЛ, КХЛ - неважно) - отнюдь не вне политики

[@user-tn9mg3bj1x]

Красавцы

[@RaysOccult]

SHESTY!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@BobbyBoca]

IGOR!

[@antosha_le]

Лучший!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keldonlemon]

well he looks happy!!

[@justacomment97]

He literally deserves the Vezina again

[@mvk4343]

Dude is apologising for "bad English," yet ends up speaking better English than a lot of so-called "native" speakers lmao

[@antoniobateza1771]

Legend

[@Curious-bt7lh]

Go Shesty!!!!!!!!!!

[@2001lextalionis]

Class act

[@dmc009]

IGOR! IGOR! IGOR!

[@user-fm6mo3ul9d]

Igor! lgor! Igor!

[@Bonelesswatrmelon1]

IGOR!!

[@maj29777]

Igor!

[@Riesenschwanz88]

Bro says he can’t speak English but speaks better than datsyuk ever

[@user-dy2mg2gl5j]

Почему не попадает Василевский?! Хотя за Игоря очень рад! Молодец

[@Bondarenko-800]

У него статистика в этом году не очень

[@groot6914]

Браво

[@frozenwolf3710]

He had big shoes to fill after lundqvuist left but he did it exceptionally

[@s_e_n_ch_i_k9513]

Лучший

[@YuryDubrov]

В Добрый Час!)

[@GateKeeper36]

It must suck knowing Igor is gonna win but being a runner up proves your at least top5 in the league.

[@robban7398]

Igor the best🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@tom_ford88]

Shesty best of the best