Rangers put goalies ‘in a tough spot’ in blowout loss to Kings: 7 observations

The New York Rangers dropped a 6-3 decision to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday at Madison Square Garden, marking their first home defeat and fifth loss in six games. Coach Mike Sullivan admitted he put veteran goaltender James Reimer in a tough spot by starting him a day after signing, pulling him after he surrendered three goals on eight shots in the first period.

Rookie netminder Dylan Garand relieved Reimer, yielding two quick goals before stopping the final 13 shots he faced. Sullivan noted Garand needed rest after starting nine straight games following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending knee injury, while fellow injured goalie Joonas Korpisalo remains about two weeks away from returning.