Tarasov became the first goaltender in NHL history to record his first career shutout and suffer a loss in the same game.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers met for the first time this season Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers entered the game five points behind the Blue Jackets in the standings right in the thick of the wildcard race in the Eastern Conference.

Even on a night when their offense was nearly non-existent, the Rangers’ continued their recent winning ways. And it was almost entirely because of Igor Shesterkin, who was not only perfect in regulation and overtime,