""We're all hungry. This is kind of - for some of us - our opportunity. Guys like me and [Sykora], we've been playing in [AHL] Hartford for a long time and we finally get to play [NHL] games. We're hungry and we're excited to try and help this team win in any way we can. It's a lot of fun right now.""
""The guys played great," Sullivan said. For those in the franchise who are tasked with mapping out the future, the final nine games of a long-since-lost Rangers season are about education.""
""Can Garand serve as Igor Shesterkin's backup as soon as next season? Can Fortescue slot into the second or third defensive pair? Can Sykora be a bottom-six forward? The answer to those questions, Sullivan said in essence, will be determined by player performance.""
Dylan Garand achieved his lifelong dream by winning his first NHL game, a 6-1 victory over Chicago. He highlighted the opportunities for fellow prospects Adam Sykora and Drew Fortescue, expressing excitement about contributing to the team. Garand stopped 27 of 28 shots and was named the first star, while Sykora scored his first NHL goal and Fortescue recorded an assist in his debut. This game marked a historic moment for the Rangers, showcasing the potential of their young players as they look to the future.
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