Mika Zibanejad controlled the pace of play in the second period, scoring twice to power the New York Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. The Swedish center opened the scoring just 59 seconds into the middle frame and extended the lead with a power-play one-timer halfway through the period, assisted by Pavel Dorofeyev. These goals gave the Rangers their fourth win in their last five games, signaling a significant uptick in consistency for the squad.
Korpisalo’s 29 saves seal New York’s momentum surge against Calgary
New York goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was instrumental in preserving the lead, stopping 29 shots to secure the win. Tye Kartye added an empty-net goal to finalize the scoreline for the Rangers, who improved their record to 11-8-1. On the other side of the ice, Calgary’s Devin Cooley faced 21 shots but could not prevent the defeat, leaving the Flames at 8-10-1. Adam Klapka was the only player to find the back of the net for the home team, a lone effort that proved insufficient against New York’s offensive surge.
The game also featured a notable milestone for Glenn Gawdin, who made his debut with the Rangers at fourth-line center. The former Flames prospect, who broke into the NHL with Calgary, played his 14th career game, marking his first appearance since March 6, 2024. His presence added depth to New York’s lineup as they continue to build momentum heading into the next stretch of the schedule, while Calgary looks to reverse their recent slide.
Source: Yahoo Sports
