Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lafrenière Shines, Reimer Signs and More

The New York Rangers enter late October with a 7-5-1 record, relying on Alexis Lafrenière's offensive surge and a 6-0-0 home record to navigate major injury challenges. Facing upcoming Madison Square Garden matchups against the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, the team recently signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract following an AHL tryout.

New York's depth faces tests after star goaltender Igor Shesterkin sustained a season-ending lower-body injury, while backup Joonas Korpisalo also remains sidelined for several weeks. In their absence, 24-year-old Dylan Garand has taken over starting duties, while forward Joe Veleno is expected to miss about three months with a lower-body injury.