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Rangers Rally: Rookie Goalie Steps Up After Shesterkin Injury
11 Oct
Summary
- Star goalie Igor Shesterkin is out for the season with a lower-body injury.
- Rookie Dylan Garand will take over as the starting goaltender.
- The team is confident in Garand's ability to lead them to the playoffs.
The New York Rangers will be without their star goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, for the rest of the season following a lower-body injury sustained on Friday. Coach Mike Sullivan and the team have declared a 'next man up' approach, aiming to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2024.
Rookie Dylan Garand is expected to assume the starting goaltender duties. Garand, who has limited NHL experience, expressed his readiness and excitement for the opportunity to compete for his team.
Veteran backup Joonas Korpisalo is also out with his own lower-body injury, expected to miss another four weeks. Spencer Martin is likely to be called up from the AHL to serve as Garand's backup.
Despite the significant loss of Shesterkin, the Rangers are committed to maintaining their identity as a hard-to-play-against team, focusing on strong defense and limiting scoring chances against them.
