Rangers Share Goaltending Workload Between Korpisalo and Garand

Dylan Garand is expected to start against Vancouver on November 13, extending the Rangers’ recent rotation to four games with different goalies. The team had little opportunity to share starts earlier in the season: Korpisalo missed the first 17 games with a foot infection, and Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury six games into the campaign. Garand then started 12 games in a row.

Korpisalo has appeared twice since returning, stopping 54 of 58 shots. He has stopped 93.1 percent of shots and allowed 2.01 goals per game on average, including a 3-1 Rangers win over Calgary on November 11. Coach Mike Sullivan said both goalies had played well enough to give the team a chance to win, and that splitting starts could help each recover while staying sharp through practice.

Korpisalo said the team had played well defensively in its recent games, making it easier for him to track the puck. He also said he still has parts of his game to improve as he gets back up to speed.

Defenseman Sean Durzi took part in practice on November 12 wearing a noncontact jersey and is unlikely to play against Vancouver. The Rangers face Montreal on November 16, then have no games until November 22, when they are scheduled to meet Carolina. The extended break could give Durzi more time to recover.