A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Rangers are putting goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve.

The struggling Rangers placed goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve with upper-body injury, a source told ESPN.

The star goalie was bowled over in Monday's loss to the Panthers, but finished the game. He must miss at least seven days, which means three games.

Nothing changes for Jonathan Quick in the wake of Igor Shesterkin going on IR with an upper-body injury sustained in the third period in Florida on Monday, when Sam Bennett crashed into the Rangers franchise goaltender after a hit from Ryan Lindgren.

Here's what Jonathan Quick had to say about his new role while Igor Shesterkin recovers from an upper-body injury.

The New York Rangers will be without their goaltender for a bit of time after an injury. Per The Athletic's Arthur Staple, the Rangers are placing

But they did lose No. 1 goalie Igor Shesterkin for at least the rest of the week with an upper-body injury. Placed on injured reserve, Shesterkin must miss at least three games, w

The Rangers’ MVP of the night was Jonathan Quick. The 38-year-old goalie filled in for Igor Shesterkin who was placed on injured reserve this week and it’s safe to say he did an excellent job. Quick recorded 32 saves on 33 shots and he made multiple spectacular stops that helped the Rangers maintain their small lead.