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New York Rangers Announce Major Lineup Change for Red Wings Game

After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Thursday, the New York Rangers are immediately facing the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.The Rangers will be aiming to build on their momentum by picking up another victory against Detroit.Now, as…

By Michael DeRosa · Heavy

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Dylan Garand will start in goal for the New York Rangers against the Detroit Red Wings.
Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan decided to rest primary goaltender Igor Shesterkin on the back-to-back.
Garand was recalled after backup Joonas Korpisalo was ruled out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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The New York Rangers have named Dylan Garand as their starting goaltender for Friday night's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed the lineup decision following the team's 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, choosing to give regular starter Igor Shesterkin a rest after back-to-back starts.

Garand was recently recalled from waivers after backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old netminder appeared in three NHL games for the Rangers last season, posting a 2-0-1 record with a 1.62 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage.

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