Rangers prepare for matchup against Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The New York Rangers face the Detroit Red Wings on October 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. The Rangers come off a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, where Igor Shesterkin made franchise history with a goalie goal. The Red Wings will be playing their season opener, having not competed yet this season, and face internal challenges including a trade request from Dylan Larkin and the need for a new general manager. Rangers coach Mike Sullivan highlighted the importance of building chemistry amid fatigue concerns during a packed early-season schedule.
- •Rangers are 1-1-0 and coming off a home-opening win.
- •The game will be the Red Wings’ first of the season.
- •Dylan Larkin will miss the game due to an upper-body injury.
- •The matchup marks the 612th meeting between the teams.
- •Rangers expect to start Dylan Garand in goal.
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