New York Rangers News

Garand made his NHL debut last month and will tend the twine in the Rangers' final game of the season, an indication that the team is eyeing him as their full-time backup goalie in 2026-27. The 23-year-old Garand has been excellent in limited action at the NHL level, posting a stellar 1.44 GAA and .954 SV% in two games (1-0-1). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team awaiting their first-round playoff matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Taylor Raddysh will re-enter the Rangers' lineup on Wednesday, sending Brodzinski to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Brodzinski scored 16 points this season (6G / 10A) while playing a career-high 55 games.

Jonny Brodzinski will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Raddysh to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Raddysh is averaging 11:53 time-on-ice and has 19 points (9G / 10A) in 67 games this season.

Garand made his NHL debut last month and will tend the twine in the Rangers' final game of the season, an indication that the team is eyeing him as their full-time backup goalie in 2026-27. The 23-year-old Garand has been excellent in limited action at the NHL level, posting a stellar 1.44 GAA and .954 SV% in two games (1-0-1). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team awaiting their first-round playoff matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.

With Drew Fortescue drawing back into New York's lineup on Monday in Florida, Urho Vaakanainen will be the odd-man out and a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old stay-at-home defensemen has appeared in 80 games with the Rangers in the last two seasons, but has only managed two goals and 21 points.

Fortescue was a healthy scratch for New York's previous game but will draw back into the lineup for Urho Vaakanainen vs. Florida on Monday. Fortescue made his NHL debut on March 27th and has adapted well to the highest level of hockey, with two assists, four PIMs and a +5 plus/minus in seven games played.

Quick announced on Monday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, with Monday's start against the Florida Panthers being the final one of his illustrious career. The 40-year-old veteran goalie has been the victim of poor play from the Rangers this season, but he has played better in recent outings. He has less than a minute away from recording his 66th career shutout in his previous game, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -156 road favourites against a Panthers team coming off a 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Shesterkin allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Rangers' loss to the Sabres on Wednesday. It was the first tough outing for Shesterkin in a while. He's gone 3-2-0 with a sparkling 2.02 GAA and .918 SV% in his last five games. Despite his strong record of late, he draws a tough assignment in Dallas on Saturday.

Since being officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Rangers have showcased their most impressive stretch of the season. The team is coming off a dominant 8-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, where Shesterkin saved 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has won three of his last four while posting a tremendous 1.51 GAA and .938 SV%. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an important 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to help them inch closer to their goal of winning the Atlantic Division.

Quick has not played since suffering an upper-body injury over two weeks ago, but he will return to the crease on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 40-year-old veteran goalie has had a wildly inconsistent season, with lots of downs, as indicated by his ugly 5-16-2 record. Before his injury, Quick had strung together a serviceable run, posting a 3.05 GAA and .912 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0).

After losing four straight (0-4-0) while allowing 14 goals on 112 combined shots (.875 SV%), Shesterkin has rebounded with two stellar victories, saving 48 of 50 combined shots (.960 SV%). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has battled his share of ups and downs this season, but ended March with serviceable totals, posting a 2.75 GAA and .909 SV% in 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +126 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has been dominant lately, outscoring their opposition 23-9 during a six-game winning streak.

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).