Rangers pull away with third-period surge in 6-2 win over Canucks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The New York Rangers secured a decisive 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden on October 11. The Rangers scored on their first shift, taking early control. Despite the Canucks tying the game twice, the Rangers responded quickly each time and dominated the third period. This win marked the Rangers' fifth of the season, highlighting their effectiveness in maintaining leads, having outscored opponents 10-1 in third periods throughout the season. Goaltender Dylan Garand stepped in following Igor Shesterkin's injury, recording 19 saves.
- •Rangers score first just 27 seconds into the game.
- •Vancouver ties the game twice but cannot maintain momentum.
- •Rangers outscore opponents 10-1 in third periods this season.
- •Dylan Garand makes 19 saves in relief.
- •Rangers are 5-2-0 and 4-0-0 at home.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Playing from ahead again tops key Rangers takeaways in 6-2 win over Canucks
"Seven games into the 2026-27 season, the New York Rangers are proving to be quite adept at grabbing early leads […]
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