Rangers Release Critical Goaltending Injury Update

The New York Rangers are assigning injured backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack for a conditioning stint, according to Mollie Walker of The New York Post. Korpisalo's conditioning assignment begins with a game against Hershey as he nears a return from a multi-week injury. The team plans to reevaluate his status following the contest, with an initial timeline aiming for his NHL return around November 7.

Korpisalo's impending return offers relief to a Rangers team dealing with significant goaltending injuries, including a season-ending injury to starter Igor Shesterkin and missed time from Spencer Martin. Acquired from the Boston Bruins during the offseason, Korpisalo is currently in his first season with New York.