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Shesterkin, Markstrom Rare Goalie Fight at MSG

Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom engaged in a rare goaltender-versus-goaltender fight at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Markstrom skated the length of the ice to confront Shesterkin after the Rangers led 4-1. The two netminders traded blows near the Rangers' crease, with Shesterkin ultimately wrestling his opponent to the ice.

Crowd members roared in approval, chanting "Igor, Igor," while the teams' benches emptied. Both players were assessed five-minute penalties for fighting and two minutes for leaving their creases.