Adam Huska made his NHL debut in goal for the Rangers against the Avalanche on Wednesday night, a move that coach Gerard Gallant said was a nod to the team’s busy early December slate.
"You look at our schedule," Gallant said before the game. "We’ve got seven games in 11 days. It’s a tough battle, everybody’s busy. But the kid’s getting his first chance. We’re looking forward to it. He’s excited. We’re excited. We think it’s the right move."
Entering Wednesday night, Colorado led the NHL with an average of 4.14 goals per game. Gallant called it a "big time" test.