A former NHL defenseman has taken a shot at a New York Rangers fan-favorite enforcer as he officially returns to the lineup following his eight-game suspension.

The New York Rangers didn't have to fend for themselves without their prized goaltender for long. Igor Shesterkin is set to return to the cage on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden after missing four games to an upper-body injury per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

The Rangers will be getting a major boost on Thursday when Igor Shesterkin returns from IR and starts in net against the Devils. He had been on IR since Dec. 31. Shesterkin has struggled this season,

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to be in he lineup. Forward Craig Smith is day-to-day with a back injury. Jessi Pierce: Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s game with an upper-body injury.

Igor Shesterkin returned from injured reserve after missing four games with an upper-body injury and gave the Rangers a solid performance in a 3-2 overtime win over the Devils on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

The New York Rangers got a double dose of good news on the injury front Thursday morning ahead of their clash against the New Jersey Devils. Igor Shesterkin will return to the lineup and start in goal for the first time since Dec.