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11 hours agoRangers goalie prospect Dylan Garand poised to live out lifelong dream
Dylan Garand may soon debut for the Rangers due to Jonathan Quick's injury, having performed well in the AHL.
I kind of bit on the shot [by Frost] and he threw it backdoor. I just put my glove out there, tried to cover space. And I got fortunate... I caught a piece. That's a remarkable accomplishment in this game, and it just speaks volumes for how good of a goaltender he is.
Lafreniere registered his second career hat trick, continuing to produce in a post-Artemi Panarin world. Lafreniere may not be a generational talent, but he is playing like a first overall pick. We will need to see this continue for more than a few games, but the difference this time is he's far more engaged.
Finding an elite goaltender who can play at the highest of levels does not come easily, and good goaltending is vital for a contending team.