Dylan Garand is stepping into the spotlight as he prepares to make his NHL debut for the New York Rangers against the Winnipeg Jets this Sunday. The Rangers, dealing with Jonathan Quick's day-to-day upper-body injury, called up Garand from the Hartford Wolf Pack, and coach Mike Sullivan hinted that Garand's debut was on the horizon.
Sullivan praised Garand's impressive performance in Hartford, highlighting his ability to consistently give his team a fighting chance. “He’s deserving,” Sullivan noted, emphasizing the young goaltender's readiness for the big leagues.
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Garand has honed his skills over four seasons with the Wolf Pack. At 23, he’s accumulated valuable experience, and he feels prepared for this next step. “I’ve really gotten to know myself over the last year,” Garand shared, focusing on staying present and viewing his debut as just another game, despite the heightened stakes.
This season in the AHL, Garand has put up a 16-15-2 record, with a .896 save percentage and a 2.83 goals against average. His stats reflect a solid foundation, and as he gears up for his NHL debut, Rangers fans are eager to see what he brings to the ice.