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Rangers' Goaltending Quest: Korpisalo Wows No One | New York Rangers News

New York Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | THE DAILY NOW!

October 29, 2026

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending knee injury has left the New York Rangers in a tight spot, relying heavily on Dylan Garand, who's facing immense pressure. Joonas Korpisalo, anticipated to fill the goalie gap, is currently sidelined with a foot infection and won't return until at least November 7.

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Today is October 28th. You're listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, big news for the New York Rangers. Goalie Igor Shesterkin's out for the rest of the season after a knee injury. That hit hard and left the team scrambling for options and net. Then there's Dylan Garand, who stepped up to take over but is being leaned on a bit too much. It's tough to see him pressured like that. The team definitely needs more depth behind him.

Now, Joonas Korpisalo is supposed to be the answer, but he's been sidelined with a foot infection. He just started skating again and is still a couple of weeks away from returning. So yeah, they're in a holding pattern for now. When he does come back, there are concerns about whether he'll be the solution. His pass numbers just don't inspire confidence and the Rangers need a reliable option.

With Shesterkin out, they can't afford to roll the dice on someone who hasn't shown he can deliver in the clutch. Looking ahead, Korpisalo might return on November 7th, but the pressure's on for him to prove himself fast. The Rangers aren't in a rush to trade for other goalies just yet, but if Korpisalo falters, they may need to rethink their strategy.

It's going to be a crucial period for a team eager to hit the playoffs.

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