Kartye and Cuylle score 2 each as Rangers down Canucks 6-2 in first game since losing Shesterkin

In the Rangers' first game back since losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a knee injury, Ty Kartye and Will Cuylle each scored two goals, as the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Sunday night. Dylan Garand, who was previously on waivers before the season, made 19 saves and is now expected to be the Rangers' starting goaltender.

The Rangers started the night strongly, with Kartye opening the scoring just 27 seconds into the game. Vancouver's Jake DeBrusk responded for the Canucks 17:04 into the first period. Cuylle then put the Rangers ahead with his first goal of the night at 2:09 of the second period. Vancouver defenseman Elias Pettersson scored short-handed at 16:56 of the second period to tie the game again.

Kartye added another goal at 18:25 of the second period, giving the Rangers a 3-2 lead. Alexis Lafreniere extended New York's lead to 4-2 with a power play goal at 1:04 of the third period. Gabe Perreault added to the Rangers' lead with a goal at 5:57 of the same period. Cuylle added his second goal of the night with under five minutes remaining in the game.

Vancouver's goalie Kevin Lankinen made 19 saves, while J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad each had two assists. With this win, the Rangers have now won their fourth straight game at home this season. The Canucks are now 2-5-0 under new coach Manny Malhotra. The Rangers will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, while the Canucks will take on the New York Islanders on the same night.