Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 5:38 a.m. UTC
The New York Rangers defeated the Calgary Flames 3–1 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Joonas Korpisalo stopped 30 shots. Alexis Lafrenière assisted on both Zibanejad goals, and Tye Kartye’s empty-netter sealed the result.
Calgary’s Adam Klapka scored the Flames’ only goal on a third-period power play. The result gave New York a bounce-back win after Monday’s 3–1 loss in Edmonton; Calgary finished its three-game homestand with a 1-1-1 record.
Destaques
- Final: Rangers 3, Flames 1.
- Zibanejad scored twice in the second period; Lafrenière assisted on both.
- Korpisalo made 30 saves, including an early blocker stop on Zayne Parekh.
- Klapka’s power-play goal cut the lead to one before Kartye scored into an empty net.
What were the key plays in Rangers vs. Flames?
The game’s decisive stretch came early in the second period. At 59 seconds, Zibanejad opened the scoring when a pass attempt from behind the Calgary net took an unexpected route: it caromed off goalie Devin Cooley’s right leg and went in. The unusual bounce gave New York a lead after a scoreless first period.
Zibanejad added a power-play goal later in the period. Pavel Dorofeyev sent a cross-ice pass to the left circle, where Zibanejad finished with a one-timer. The two goals made it 2–0 and put the Rangers in control, while Lafrenière collected an assist on each scoring play.
Calgary had a chance to change the game before the first goal. Less than four minutes into the opening period, defenceman Zayne Parekh worked around Rangers coverage and tried a wraparound. Korpisalo had lost his stick, but reached back with his blocker hand to keep the puck out. That early stop preserved the tie and set the tone for his night.
How did the Flames make it close?
Adam Klapka brought Calgary within one at 7:41 of the third period, finishing a power-play sequence. Yegor Sharangovich found Ryan Strome below the goal line, and Strome quickly fed the puck in front for Klapka to tap through Korpisalo’s legs. The goal made it 2–1 and gave the home side a late opening.
New York held the lead through the remaining pressure. With Cooley pulled for an extra attacker, Kartye scored into the empty net at 19:53 to confirm the 3–1 final. The Rangers were 1-for-3 on the power play; Calgary went 1-for-2. Calgary outshot New York 31–24, but Korpisalo’s saves and the Rangers’ two-goal second period proved more decisive than the shot total.
What does the result mean for both teams?
For New York, the win moved the Rangers to 11-8-1 and marked their fourth victory in five games, according to the Associated Press recap. Zibanejad extended his point streak to four games, with two goals and four assists over that span. Lafrenière’s two assists were a direct contribution to the game’s turning point.
Calgary fell to 8-10-1. The Flames showed they could generate chances and made the third period competitive, but the missed early opportunity and the two second-period goals left them chasing the score. Their next listed game is the start of a California road trip against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
These are the confirmed game developments; the next results and any effect on the teams’ longer-term standings remain uncertain. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Nov. 28, giving Calgary a chance to respond later in the season.
Sources and verification
Game details were checked against the NHL.com game recap and the Calgary Flames recap. The record context and next-game notes were cross-checked with the Associated Press recap carried by ESPN. Verified and updated Nov. 12, 2026, at 5:38 a.m. UTC.
FAQ
Who won Rangers vs. Flames?
The New York Rangers won 3–1 in Calgary on Nov. 11, 2026.
Who scored for the Rangers?
Mika Zibanejad scored twice, and Tye Kartye added an empty-net goal.
How many saves did Joonas Korpisalo make?
Korpisalo made 30 saves for New York.