# Joonas Korpisalo makes long-awaited return in hopes of stabilizing Rangers net

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/joonas-korpisalo-makes-long-awaited-return-in-hopes-of-stabilizing-rangers-net/
- Published: 2026-11-07T20:40:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T21:26:57+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/07/sports/joonas-korpisalo-makes-long-awaited-return-in-hopes-of-stabalizing-rangers-net/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Korpisalo made his Rangers debut after a foot infection.
- Shesterkin’s season-ending injury left rookie Garand carrying the workload.
- Korpisalo’s return is expected to give Garand some rest.

## Summary

Joonas Korpisalo returned to the Rangers’ lineup against Seattle on Saturday, making his debut for the team after a foot infection kept him out for more than a month. His return comes as the club copes with Igor Shesterkin’s season-ending knee injury, and could help steady a goaltending group that has relied heavily on rookie Dylan Garand.

Garand had started 12 consecutive games and, among 11 NHL goalies with at least 12 appearances entering Saturday, ranked fourth with a .906 save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average. The Rangers went 5-5-1 after Shesterkin’s injury; coach Mike Sullivan said Korpisalo’s return should allow the team to share the workload. A previous attempt to rest Garand with James Reimer ended with Reimer conceding three goals on eight shots.

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