Red Wings fall to Rangers 2-0 on opening night despite solid debut from Johansson
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings were shut out 2-0 by the New York Rangers in their season opener at Little Caesars Arena on October 2. Despite outshooting the Rangers 22-21, the Red Wings could not score, with Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand earning a shutout. Anton Johansson made his NHL debut, logging 19:10 of ice time and contributing defensively. The Red Wings had opportunities including two power plays but failed to convert. Eeli Tolvanen sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final minutes.
- •Red Wings outshot Rangers 22-21 but managed no goals.
- •Anton Johansson played 19:10 in his NHL debut.
- •Red Wings went 0-for-2 on power plays.
- •Sean Durzi scored the game's first goal for the Rangers.
- •Eeli Tolvanen scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Waste Anton Johansson’s Debut in Shutout Loss
"Detroit was shut out 2-0 on opening night despite outshooting the Rangers. #RedWings
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