Zibanejad scores twice as Rangers beat Flames 3-1

The New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth victory in five games, according to the AP.

Mika Zibanejad scored twice in the second period. He opened the scoring 59 seconds into the period. Around the halfway point, he added a one-timer on a power play past Flames goaltender Devin Cooley, set up by a cross-ice pass from Pavel Dorofeyev. Tye Kartye also scored for New York, putting the puck into an empty net.

Rangers goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves. Cooley stopped 21 shots for Calgary. Adam Klapka scored the Flames' goal.

Glenn Gawdin, who began his NHL career with the Flames, made his Rangers debut at fourth-line center. It was his 14th NHL game and his first since March 6, 2024.

The win moved New York to 11-8-1, while Calgary fell to 8-10-1. The Rangers play at Vancouver on Friday night. The Flames are at Los Angeles on Saturday night.