New York Rangers goaltender Joonas Korpisalo began his return to the organization with a strong performance for the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on Thursday, stopping 34 shots in his first appearance since rejoining the team.
The 30-year-old Finnish netminder, who was acquired by the Rangers in a trade earlier this season, was assigned to Hartford for conditioning. Korpisalo's 34-save outing came in a game that showcased his readiness to contribute at the NHL level.
According to Forever Blueshirts reporter Jim Cerny, Korpisalo looked sharp throughout the contest, turning aside numerous high-danger chances. The performance marks a positive step in his integration with the Rangers system as he works toward earning a recall to New York.
