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Dylan Garand bounces back — but Rangers offense is no help in OT loss to Blue Jackets

This was always going to be about the response from Dylan Garand. He passed his rebound test but the Rangers flopped in a loss to the Blue Jackets.

By Andrew Crane · NY Post

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:30 AM

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Dylan Garand bounced back with 30 saves, but the Rangers lost 1-0 in overtime to the Blue Jackets.
Kent Johnson scored the game-winning overtime goal for Columbus after a scoreless regulation.
The Rangers extended a 5-on-5 goal drought that has lasted across seven periods.

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Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand rebounded from a difficult performance by making 30 saves, but New York fell 1-0 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kent Johnson scored the winning goal in overtime for Columbus after the Rangers failed to capitalize on three third-period power-play opportunities.

New York's offensive struggles continued, as the team extended its 5-on-5 goal drought to seven periods. Despite head coach Mike Sullivan shuffling the top forward lines, the Rangers managed limited scoring chances and fell to a 1-3-0 road record to start the season.

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