Rangers welcome back Igor Shesterkin as they push for the postseason

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Rangers acting head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday that Igor Shesterkin will start in goal Thursday against Philadelphia after missing three weeks with a groin injury. Forward Ryan Strome said the team now has a chance to hit their stride as they're getting closer to full strength than they've been so far this season.

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