New York Rangers activate Joonas Korpisalo from injured reserve

The New York Rangers are adjusting their goaltending rotation by activating Joonas Korpisalo from injured reserve. Korpisalo, who has missed the start of the season due to a lower-body injury and infection, is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday.

To make room for Korpisalo, the Rangers have assigned James Reimer to the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League after he cleared waivers on Friday. Reimer’s brief stint with the NHL club included a single appearance where he allowed three goals on eight shots during a loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

The move aims to provide relief for rookie goaltender Dylan Garand, who has started 10 of the last 11 games. Korpisalo was acquired by the Rangers from the Boston Bruins on July 1st in exchange for forward prospect Kalle Vaisanen and a 2028 fourth-round draft pick.