Rangers earn shutout over Red Wings in season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on October 2 at Little Caesars Arena. Sean Durzi opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period, and Eeli Tolvanen sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the third. Rookie goalie Dylan Garand recorded a shutout, stopping all 23 shots faced. The Red Wings struggled offensively despite outshooting the Rangers and faced crowd frustration, including boos directed at Dylan Larkin during introductions. The Red Wings will next play against the Winnipeg Jets on October 5.
- •Rangers claim a 2-0 victory over the Red Wings in season opener.
- •Sean Durzi scores first goal on a power play in the first period.
- •Dylan Garand records his first NHL shutout, stopping 23 shots.
- •Eeli Tolvanen adds an empty-net goal to secure the win.
- •The Red Wings will host the Winnipeg Jets on October 5.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings hang tough, but fall in season opener to Rangers
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Blanked by Rangers in Opener
"Facing a team playing its second game in as many nights, and with a minor-league recall in goal, the Detroit Red Wings […]
"An early goal by Rangers sets the tone as Wings fail to score in front of a restless crowd at Little Caesars Arena.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 1:25 AMRed Wings hang tough, but fall in season opener to Rangers
An early goal by Rangers sets the tone as Wings fail to score in front of a restless crowd at Little Caesars Arena.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 1:22 AMRed Wings Blanked by Rangers in Opener
Facing a team playing its second game in as many nights, and with a minor-league recall in goal, the Detroit Red Wings […]
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