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Calgary Flames at Madison Square Garden: Rangers cash in on special teams as Dustin Wolf faces 29 shots

The Calgary Flames moved to 25-32 with 7 overtime losses and 0 points after a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers, who improved to 26-30 with 8 overtime losses and 4 points at Madison Square Garden.


Mar 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) skates with the puck defended by New York Rangers center Noah Laba (42) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

First period


The Flames opened with 21 shots on goal for the game and came out of the first period without a goal as the Rangers scored 1 time in the period.


Calgary finished the night with 52 faceoffs and a 50 percent share as the period set up a game that stayed even at the dots.


Dustin Wolf stopped 25 shots overall while facing 29 attempts on net, and the early deficit left Calgary looking for an equalizer at even strength.


Second period


The Rangers added 2 goals in the second period as Calgary’s offense stayed at 0 goals on 18 even-strength shots.


Calgary went 0-for-2 on the power play with 3 shots, while New York went 1-for-3 with the lone power-play goal coming during a 5-on-3.


The Flames recorded 21 giveaways and 4 takeaways, and what went wrong for Calgary Flames showed up in the difficulty turning possession into high-danger looks.


Mar 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  New York Rangers center Noah Laba (42) defends against Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Third period


New York scored 1 more goal in the third period as Jonathan Quick finished with 21 saves on 21 shots for the shutout.


Matt Coronato led Calgary with 6 shots, while Wolf’s line showed 24 even-strength saves and 1 shorthanded save as the Rangers kept generating chances.


Calgary Flames post-match stats also included 25 hits and 18 blocks as the defensive work rate stayed high despite the scoreline.


Calgary Flames coach post-game reaction centered on special-teams swings as the Rangers finished with 4 penalty minutes and the Flames finished with 6 penalty minutes.


Looking ahead


Calgary Flames vs New York Rangers final thoughts start with the next broadcast on 03/12/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, when the Calgary Flames visit the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.


Fans can watch on ESPN+ and MSGSN, and share this article with other Flames fans following the road trip.


Mar 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA;  Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) falls over New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) defended by New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (18) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
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