On Thursday evening, Calgary Flames earned a thrilling 3-2 win against New York Rangers thanks to Connor Zary’s late third period goal and contributions from Matt Coronato, Yegor Sharangovich, MacKenzie Weegar’s playmaking, as he amassed three assists over the course of this contest.
Huberdeau Reaches Career Milestone, Wolf Outstanding as Goalkeeper
Jonathan Huberdeau reached an important career achievement when he recorded his 500th assist, while Dustin Wolf played brilliantly between the pipes to stop 27 shots for another victory win – his third consecutive success!
The Rangers found their moments in the second period with Alexis Lafreniere and Will Cuylle scoring goals within just 16 seconds of each other. Despite this being only their second road loss of the season, the Rangers’ goalie Igor Shesterkin was a standout with 46 saves.
Decisive Moment: Zary’s Third-Period Heroics
The turning point of the game was witnessed at 10:34 in the third period when Zary managed to outmaneuver Kaapo Kakko and lift the puck over Shesterkin, marking the decisive goal of the match.
Game Insights
The Flames were aggressive from start, achieving their most dynamic first period of the season by outshooting the Rangers 20-5. Although they had a marginal lead by the second period, their power play, which had been struggling in November, proved crucial in securing their victory.
The Rangers, meanwhile, leaned on their goalkeeper Shesterkin’s outstanding performance to stay competitive. Frequent penalties in the early half, however, hampered their ability to build momentum.
Analyzing the Game Statistics
First time since October 25, 2022, the Flames unleashed more than 20 shots in their opening frame against Pittsburgh – similar to their success seen earlier.
Looking Ahead for Both Teams
Aspiring for success against Minnesota Wild on April 28, Flames look forward to playing Minnesota at home while Rangers look forward to closing off a four-game road trip against Edmonton Oilers that same day.