New York Rangers recall Alexandar Georgiev from Hartford

New York Rangers recall goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, assign F Matt Beleskey and G Dustin Tokarski to Hartford.

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New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton announced Sunday night that the team has recalled goaltender Alexandar Georgiev from Hartford of the AHL.

OFFICIAL: #NYR have recalled goaltender Alexandar Georgiev from @WolfPackAHL.

In addition, the Blueshirts have assigned Matt Beleskey and Dustin Tokarski to the Wolf Pack. pic.twitter.com/8mUozi3Ppo

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 16, 2018

The team also announced that forward Matt Beleskey and goalie Dustin Tokarski were sent down to the Hartford Wolf Pack.

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Georgiev has appeared in eight AHL games this season including a 25 save performance playing for Hartford on Dec.13. The Russian rookie also has appeared in eight games with the Rangers posting a 4-4 record with one shutout.

The backup to Henrik Lundqvist was sent to Hartford to get some game action in as the Rangers had a very light schedule to start the month.

Matt Beleskey played in four games with the Rangers this season and recorded his first goal with the team on Dec. 8 against the Florida Panthers. In 15 games with the Wolf Pack, Beleskey registered three goals with seven assists.

Dustin Tokarski was called up on Dec. 3 to take the place of Georgiev as Lundqvist’s backup. He did not see any game action but serves as a second netminder in practice. Tokarski has played in 10 games with Hartford posting a record of 5-3-1.

As the Rangers will now play more games as they head towards the New Year, Georgiev will be expected to play a share of games. Lundqvist will now need a little rest as the team has given up an unusual amount high-quality scoring chances in the past few games.

The Rangers host Anaheim in Tuesday night at the Garden.

UPDATE: Georgiev will get the start in goal Tuesday.

Alex Georgiev is playing in goal tomorrow for #NYR⁠ ⁠.

— Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) December 17, 2018

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