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Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Garand Steps Up, Five-on-Five Struggles and More

Ten games into the campaign, the New York Rangers sit at 6-3-1, holding down second place in the Metropolitan Division with 13 points. On paper, a 60% win percentage points…

By THW Staff · The Hockey Writers

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:40 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers enter the week holding a 6-3-1 record despite notable injuries and five-on-five tactical struggles.
Goaltender Dylan Garand stopped 28 of 29 shots against Columbus with Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo currently sidelined.
Head coach Mike Sullivan is rotating defensive pairings around Adam Fox due to physical attrition across the roster.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers sit at 6-3-1 through ten games, holding second place in the Metropolitan Division despite facing blue-line injuries and five-on-five possession struggles. Head coach Mike Sullivan has managed defensive attrition around anchor Adam Fox, while the offense continues to rely heavily on special teams and transition bursts from Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller.

In net, young goaltender Dylan Garand stepped up with a 28-save performance during a 1-0 loss to Columbus while Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo remain sidelined. Looking ahead, the Rangers return home to face Anaheim on Monday before heading to Ontario for a two-game Canadian road trip.

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Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Garand Steps Up, Five-on-Five Struggles and More

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