Rangers Top Devils 4-1 in Game with Goalie Fight

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and engaged in a rare fight with New Jersey Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom during a 4-1 victory Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, helping the Rangers avoid a winless season against their tristate rivals.

The Hudson River rivalry produced one of its most memorable moments midway through the third period, when Shesterkin and Markstrom squared off near the Rangers' net at the 9:05 mark. The altercation stemmed from a scrum behind the goal that involved most players on the ice, with the Rangers already leading 4-1. Devils forward Paul Cotter had collided with Shesterkin earlier in the first period, drawing immediate tension from the Rangers, but the fight erupted later as tempers boiled over.

Markstrom skated the full length of the ice from his crease, helmetless, to challenge Shesterkin, who removed his gloves and met him head-on. The two traded blows in a lengthy exchange that electrified the crowd, reaching noise levels not heard at recent Rangers games. Shesterkin landed a flurry of punches before wrestling Markstrom to the ice, prompting chants of "Igor! Igor!" from fans. Officials assessed each goaltender a...