Dylan Garand is set to make his NHL debut on Sunday as the New York Rangers face the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. This moment marks an important milestone for the 23-year-old goaltender, who has spent the last four seasons developing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Dylan Garand: Career Overview
Garand’s performance in the AHL has been impressive. This season, he has played 36 games, recording a record of 16 wins, 15 losses, and 2 overtime losses. His stats include an .896 save percentage and a 2.83 goals against average (GAA).
AHL Regular Season Stats
| Season | Games Played | Record | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Season | 36 | 16-15-2 | .896 | 2.83 |
| Career Total | 148 | 65-57-19 | .901 | 2.90 |
Over his five years in the AHL, Garand has accrued a career total of 65 wins and has been named an AHL All-Star for the 2024-25 season. Additionally, he has played in 17 Calder Cup Playoff games, achieving a 10-7 record with a .927 save percentage and a GAA of 2.21.
Junior Career Highlights
Before joining the AHL, Garand excelled in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Kamloops Blazers. His standout season was in 2021-22, where he recorded a 34-9-1 record with a .925 save percentage and a 2.16 GAA in 45 games. He earned accolades as the WHL Top Goaltender and the Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Year.
WHL Career Statistics
| Games Played | Record | SV% | GAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 135 | 89-31-7 | .918 | 2.34 |
| Playoffs | 20 | 11-7-1 | .927 | 2.08 |
Garand also represented Canada on the international stage, earning a silver medal in 2021 and a gold medal in 2022 at the World Junior Championships.
Current Team Standing
The New York Rangers are currently at a challenging point in their season with a record of 28 wins, 33 losses, and 8 overtime losses, totaling 64 points in 69 games. They sit last in both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference, positioned 29th overall in the NHL.
As Dylan Garand prepares to take the ice for his NHL debut, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how he performs in this critical matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.
