Flames Edge Rangers 2-1, Shaking Up NHL Playoff Picture
Calgary's disciplined play ends a losing streak, while New York's offensive struggles drop them out of the Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
- Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals for the Flames, with Coronato's power-play goal proving decisive.
- The Rangers' offensive woes continued, managing only 13 shots on goal—their second-lowest total this season—and committing 20 giveaways.
- Artemi Panarin scored the Rangers' lone goal early in the game, extending his point streak to 10 games.
- Calgary's victory snapped a three-game losing streak and kept them in the tight Western Conference playoff race.
- The loss dropped the Rangers one point behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, with 13 games remaining in the season.