What Happened
Backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo is out week-to-week with a lower-body ailment, according to reporting by The Associated Press. In response to the absence, the New York Rangers placed the veteran netminder on injured reserve. To fill the open roster spot, the organization recalled Dylan Garand from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League. Garand had recently cleared waivers and remained with the organization after Korpisalo was acquired from Boston during the offseason.
Key Details
- Joonas Korpisalo is 32 years old.
- Dylan Garand is 24 years old.
- The Rangers recalled Garand from AHL Hartford.
- Igor Shesterkin started the team opening 3-0 loss against Boston.
What It Means
With Igor Shesterkin expected to handle the bulk of the workload, the injury to Korpisalo tests the immediate organizational depth in net. The Rangers face a back-to-back game schedule against Tampa Bay and Detroit, potentially putting recently recalled Dylan Garand into game action.
What's Next
Dylan Garand could be called upon to start Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings during the team back-to-back sequence.