Rangers defeat Red Wings 2-0 as Garand records shutout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

The New York Rangers secured a 2-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. The Rangers, playing their third game in four nights, relied on goalie Dylan Garand, who made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout. Sean Durzi opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period, while Eeli Tolvanen added an empty-net goal late in the third period. Despite tired legs, the Rangers maintained a strong defensive presence throughout the match. They will have a day off before facing the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.
- •Rangers improve to 2-0 this season
- •Dylan Garand earns first NHL shutout
- •Sean Durzi scores first goal with Rangers
- •Rangers allow only seven high-danger chances
- •Next game is against Utah Mammoth on Sunday
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Overcoming tired legs among key Rangers takeaways in 2-0 win over Red Wings
"It was pretty clear for large swaths of the game Friday at Little Caesars Arena which team was playing its […]
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