Alexandar Georgiev appeared in 10 games during the 2017-18 season for the New York Rangers after spending most of the year with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL. During his brief stint as the Blueshirts’ backup goaltender, it became apparent that the team had a player who deserved more of a look.
Georgiev struggled early at the AHL level, but he eventually got on the right track and earned his starting job back. He made his NHL debut on February 22, 2018, where he made 38 saves in a 3-1 loss vs.