Gavrikov Shows His Stripes - and His Heart - for Shesterkin

When Scott Sabourin took a cheap shot at Igor Shesterkin after the whistle against Tampa Bay, Vladislav Gavrikov didn't hesitate to answer the bell. The Rangers' $7 million defenseman has become far more than the shutdown presence the team desperately needed on the blue line - he's emerged as the emotional backbone willing to protect his star goalie when it matters most.