Dylan Garand Secures 32 Saves as New York Rangers Defeat St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand stopped 32 shots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, snapping a four-game losing streak according to a report by the New York Post. Garand nearly posted his second shutout of the season before St. Louis forward Pius Suter scored in the final minute. The win lifted the Rangers to an 8-7-1 record on the young season.
Garand played in his 11th consecutive game while Igor Shesterkin remains sidelined with a season-ending injury. The rookie netminder opened the year with a .951 save percentage across his first four appearances before dipping to an .871 mark over his next seven outings, including a difficult first period in a Sunday loss against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Against St. Louis, however, he halted Mason McTavish on a first-period rush, turned aside Jake Neighbours in the second, and denied Pavel Buchnevich on a power play.
“Felt like a long time in between wins there for our group,” Garand said, according to the New York Post. “Just really wanted to dig in and pay the price to get us a win tonight.”
Adam Fox and Third-Line Production Power the Rangers Offense
Adam Fox opened the scoring 1:49 into the second period with his second goal of the season. J.T. Miller snapped a neutral-zone pass to Tye Kartye, who spun away from defenders near the blue line and dropped the puck for Fox to drive into the net. The Rangers maintained pressure throughout the middle frame, forcing Blues goaltender Joel Hofer out of position during multiple chaotic goalmouth scrambles without finding a second tally.
The insurance goal arrived via the team’s newly configured third line. Will Cuylle, skating in his first-ever game at center, won an offensive-zone draw and fed Eeli Tolvanen. Tolvanen slid a pass across to Oliver Bjorkstrand, who deposited his sixth goal of the season into an empty net. Gabe Perreault had a third-period goal overturned with 6:50 remaining after officials ruled he kicked the puck, but Tolvanen sealed the outcome later in the period with an empty-netter.
“I think this game was an important one for him,” head coach Mike Sullivan said of Garand, as reported by the New York Post. “He wanted to bounce back and have a solid night for the group, and he did. … He’s a competitive guy, and I think he’s proven what he’s capable of.”
Goaltending Workload and Standing After Tuesday Night
The Rangers absorbed six penalties and committed several defensive zone lapses that tested their penalty kill and goaltender. Until Joonas Korpisalo returns, Garand remains at the center of the Blueshirts’ goaltending during a stretch that has tested his physical and mental recovery routines.
“It’s a lot,” Garand said, as quoted by the New York Post. “Obviously, it’s my first experience going through this in the NHL, and there’s lots of things you can learn. Obviously, we play a lot of games, you know — how to manage that physically and mentally, all the noise kind of around the NHL. It’s new.”
Did you know? Will Cuylle played his first-ever game at center during Tuesday’s matchup against St. Louis, immediately contributing to the insurance goal by winning the offensive-zone draw that led to Oliver Bjorkstrand’s third-period goal.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rangers Roster
How long is Igor Shesterkin out of the Rangers lineup?
Igor Shesterkin is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a season-ending injury, forcing rookie Dylan Garand into the starting role.
Who scored the goals in the 3-1 victory over St. Louis?
Adam Fox scored in the second period, Oliver Bjorkstrand added a tally in the third period, and Eeli Tolvanen rounded out the scoring with an empty-net goal.
What was Dylan Garand’s save total against the Blues?
Dylan Garand stopped 32 shots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, maintaining a shutout bid until Pius Suter scored for St. Louis in the final minute of regulation.
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