Joonas Korpisalo Set To Compete For Backup Role Ahead Of Opening Night

Joonas Korpisalo will have to earn the backup goaltender job ahead of Opening Night against the Bruins. Korpisalo holds the inside track to secure the No. 2 role over Dylan Garand, though he is not a lock. Even if he wins the battle, he is unlikely to see many starts behind workhorse netminder Igor Shesterkin, meaning Korpisalo will likely provide only middling fantasy value for managers during the 2026-27 regular season according to reports from the New York Post.