Rangers count on Dylan Garand amid goaltending injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

The New York Rangers face a challenging goaltending situation following season-ending injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo. Rookie Dylan Garand has stepped in admirably, winning consecutive games against Vancouver and Tampa Bay. Garand's recent performances, which include a 6-2 win over the Canucks and a 4-1 victory against the Lightning, have provided the team with necessary breathing room. He is expected to shoulder the workload until Korpisalo returns in approximately four weeks. The Rangers may also explore adding a veteran goalie for depth, though Garand's ongoing success could alleviate the immediate need for a trade.
- •Shesterkin is out for the season; Korpisalo is also injured.
- •Garand holds a 5-1-1 record in his NHL career.
- •Garand won consecutive games against Vancouver and Tampa Bay.
- •Korpisalo is expected to return in about four weeks.
- •Rangers may seek a veteran goalie for depth.
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