Rangers Face Goaltending Woes After Injury | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

It's October 10th. All right, big news out of New York today. The Rangers lost to the Capitals 3-1 last night, but the real story is Igor Shesterkin's injury. He went down in the second period after his leg got crunched against the post. It looked bad, and he couldn't put any weight on it, leaving the ice.

Right now, we don't know how serious the injury is, but the Rangers are in a real tight spot if it's long term. Dylan Garand stepped up to take over in goal, but he gave up one on 12 shots. That's a tough position for a backup to be in, and it's not getting any easier. Joonas Korpisalo is also on the IR with a lower body injury, meaning Garand is pretty much the only option with NHL experience. After the injury, fans were hoping Spencer Martin could step in, but he's dealing with a lower body issue too. That leaves Calum Tong, who's had some pretty solid AHL numbers this season, a bit of a gamble for sure.

Sticking with Garand until Korpisalo gets back? Looks like a tough call. With no timetable for Korpisalo's return and him not even starting to skate yet, it feels like it's going to be an uphill battle. The Rangers have a competitive squad, but they might need to look for help outside the organization. There are some names out there, like Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington, both of whom could bring experience to the lineup. It'll be interesting to see what Chris Jury decides to do moving forward. This injury definitely changes the landscape for the rest of the season.

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