The New York Rangers have finalized a decision regarding goaltender Dylan Garand ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The move was reported Thursday by Heavy.com's Caleb Kerney, though specific details of the roster determination were not immediately disclosed in the initial report.
Garand, a 2020 fourth-round draft pick, has been developing within the Rangers organization and has seen time with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. The 22-year-old netminder represents part of New York's goaltending depth behind starter Igor Shesterkin and backup Jonathan Quick.
The Rangers-Flyers matchup marks a Metropolitan Division rivalry game with playoff implications for both clubs. New York entered the contest looking to maintain positioning in the division standings, while Philadelphia aimed to climb the conference rankings.
Further details on whether Garand will dress as backup, start, or be returned to the minors were expected to be confirmed closer to game time through official team channels.
