New York Rangers Make Roster Move as Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance
The New York Rangers are slipping fast in the standings and are running out of time to push for the playoffs, so they have recalled Dylan Garand to try and help.
The New York Rangers have recalled goaltender Dylan Garand to the team as they return to practice and on-ice activity.
It is well-timed since some of their top players remain away attending international obligations, including Team USA who will be taking on Canada in the Four Nations Final tomorrow night. Starting goalie Igor Shesterkin is still recovering from an upper-body ailment.
While he should return in time for the team's pivotal back-to-back set against Pittsburgh and Buffalo this weekend, Garand's status is insurance in case Shesterkin's return will take a bit longer than anticipated, and they need to ensure they remain competitive as they push for a playoff spot.
If Shesterkin misses more than this weekend and the Rangers fail to win both of these next games, their playoff hopes are at risk. That sounds extremely negative, but given the situation the team is in, it's a legitimate concern.
Shesterkin's return to the team should be happening shortly
Jonathan Quick has been incredible in a backup capacity, but the starter role is Shesterkin's capacity. The Rangers need him back on top as soon as possible.
As for Garand, he still hasn't appeared in an NHL game this season, so no starts, saves, shutouts, or wins on his ledger yet. But in a sense, this recall does provide him with a valuable opportunity to get some playing time with the team.
As big games approach, having another goaltender available ready to go could prove to be a difference-maker, especially if Shesterkin is out longer than expected.
| POLL | ||
FÉVRIER 19 | 253 ANSWERS New York Rangers Make Roster Move as Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance WIll the New York Rangers make the playoffs? | ||
| Yes | 91 | 36 % |
| No | 162 | 64 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Matthew Boldy | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Zach Bogosian | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Ryan Hartman | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Steven Lorentz | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Auston Matthews | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Liam Ohgren | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Simon Benoit | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Frederick Gaudreau | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nathan MacKinnon | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Cale Makar | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mitch Marner | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Gustav Nyquist | - | 1 | 1 | |
| John Tavares | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Matthew Beniers | - | - | - | |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | - | - | - | |
| Justin Brazeau | - | - | - | |
| Andre Burakovsky | - | - | - | |
| Brandon Carlo | - | - | - | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Capitals | 68 | 45 | 15 | 8 | 98 | |
Jets | 69 | 47 | 18 | 4 | 98 | |
Stars | 67 | 43 | 21 | 3 | 89 | |
Hurricanes | 67 | 41 | 22 | 4 | 86 | |
Golden Knights | 67 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 86 | |
Maple Leafs | 68 | 41 | 24 | 3 | 85 | |
Panthers | 68 | 41 | 24 | 3 | 85 | |
Avalanche | 69 | 41 | 25 | 3 | 85 | |
Oilers | 68 | 40 | 24 | 4 | 84 | |
Lightning | 67 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 83 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||