Halak was released from his tryout by the Hurricanes on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Halak was brought in after Frederik Andersen (illness) was ruled out indefinitely but won't be sticking around long term. Antti Raanta figures to remain the No. 1 option for the Canes while Pyotr Kochetkov serves as the backup. For his part, Halak could be facing the end of his playing career unless he wants to play overseas.

Carolina announced Monday that Halak will join the team as a free agent tryout.

EDGE Analysis

Halak could end up signing a standard contract with the Hurricanes soon because Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluations for a medical issue. If Halak officially joins the roster, he will compete with Antti Raanta for playing time. The 38-year-old Halak posted a 10-9-5 record with a 2.72 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 25 appearances for the Rangers last season.

Halak made 18 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Timothy Liljegren scored early in the third to tie the game 1-1 after his shot hit off Niko Mikkola's stick and fluttered through Halak's five-hole. William Nylander roofed a shot from in tight about five minutes later to knot things 2-2. And Noel Acciari jammed in his own rebound five minutes later to push the Leafs ahead to stay. Halak is 0-2-1 in his last three games and will likely spend the Rangers' postseason run on the end of the bench.

Halak is expected to guard the home crease against Toronto on Thursday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

EDGE Analysis

Halak surrendered three goals in each of his previous three starts. Through 24 contests this season, he's posted a 10-8-5 record, 2.71 GAA and .904 save percentage. Toronto is tied for the eighth-ranked offense with 3.40 goals per game in 2022-23.

Halak turned aside 19 of 22 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to St. Louis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Halak has allowed three goals in each of his last three starts. He's 10-8-5 with a 2.71 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 24 contests this season. There are just three games left on the Rangers' schedule, but perhaps New York will give Halak one more start during that stretch in an effort to keep Igor Shesterkin fresh for the playoffs.

Halak will guard the road goal versus the Blues on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Halak will handle the second half of a back-to-back after Igor Shesterkin defeated the Lightning on Wednesday. Halak is 2-1-2 with a 2.59 GAA and a .918 save percentage over five appearances since the start of March.

Halak made 31 saves in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers rallied back from a 2-0 deficit midway through the second period, with Halak making some big stops, but he couldn't deny Jeff Skinner in OT. Halak is 2-0-2 over his last four starts with a 2.22 GAA and .928 save percentage. The veteran backup should get at least one more start this season with the Rangers playing back-to-back games next Wednesday and Thursday against the Lightning and Blues.

Halak will patrol the visiting crease versus Buffalo on Friday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here as the Rangers are playing the second game in back-to-back contests, after Igor Shesterkin played Thursday. Halak is 10-8-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .905 save percentage this season. He will face the Sabres, who are third in NHL scoring, averaging 3.56 goals per game.

Halak made 31 saves in a 4-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He allowed two in the first period before settling down. Aleksander Barkov scored on a jam play and Ryan Lomberg stepped into a back pass and blasted it inside the far post. Halak then held the kitties at bay until Barkov swept the puck past his right pad in the third after a failed wraparound. He has two straight wins, but may not see many starts until the battle for home ice between the Rangers and Devils is settled. The Rangers sit four points behind their foe.

Halak will defend the road net Saturday against Florida, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Halak is coming off a 22-save shutout win over Nashville on March 19. He has a 9-8-3 record this season with a 2.67 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 21 appearances. The Panthers sit fourth in the league this campaign with 3.47 goals per game.