Shesterkin will protect the road goal in Wednesday's season opener versus the Penguins, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Shesterkin struggled in his last preseason game, but there was never any doubt he'd start Opening Night. The 28-year-old, who is beginning a contract year, will have plenty of motivation to put forth a good season. He has won at least 36 games in three straight years and has never finished with a save percentage worse than the .912 he posted over 55 games in 2023-24.