The 2026-27 NHL regular season has been a roller coaster for the New York Rangers already.

Their hot start feels like an eternity ago, as they started the campaign 6-2-0 but labored through a 1-5-1 stretch that included several blowouts. Injuries looked to be catching up to the team, especially in net, where Dylan Garand was being counted on to carry the load essentially by himself.

A five-day break ended with a game against the Edmonton Oilers, which was far from ideal and resulted in a 4-1 loss. However, the Rangers were able to get back on track in the final two games of their four-game homestand, defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 and Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.

That created some positive momentum for the team as they prepare for a four-game road trip against Western Conference foes.…