Garand stops 27 for first NHL win as Rangers down Blackhawks 6-1

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice as the Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:37am

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Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night. Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Adam Sykora scored his first goal, and J.T. Miller, Matthew Robertson, and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers.

Why it matters

The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Rangers, who have struggled at home this season. The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games as they continue to rebuild.

The details

Garand, making his second NHL appearance, allowed only a goal by the Blackhawks' Nick Lardis late in the first period. The Rangers then scored five unanswered goals, including two from Brodzinski. Adam Sykora and Drew Fortescue also made their NHL debuts for the Rangers.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Lardis scored the Blackhawks' lone goal late in the first period.
  • Sykora scored his first NHL goal in the second period.
  • Brodzinski scored his two goals in the second period.

The players

Dylan Garand

A 23-year-old goaltender making his second NHL appearance and earning his first NHL win.

Jonny Brodzinski

A Rangers forward who scored two goals in the game.

Adam Sykora

A Rangers forward who scored his first NHL goal in the game.

Nick Lardis

A Blackhawks forward who scored his team's lone goal in the game.

Drew Fortescue

A Rangers defenseman who made his NHL debut and assisted on a goal.

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The takeaway

The Rangers' win over the Blackhawks was an important one, as it snapped their six-game losing streak and gave young players like Garand, Sykora, and Fortescue their first NHL experiences. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, continue to struggle as they rebuild their roster.