The New York Islanders moved to 38-24-5 and 3 points after a 3-2 result over the the Calgary Flames, who entered at 26-33-7 with 2 points at UBS Arena.
First period
The New York Islanders built the game’s scoring margin by posting 3 goals in the opening period while the the Calgary Flames were held to 0.
The Isles generated 27 shots in the game and turned an 11 shooting percent into the early lead.
Simon Holmstrom, a 1st star selection, logged 2 goals on 2 shots in the previous game, and his finishing helped define the Islanders’ early scoring pace in this matchup.
Casey Cizikas, a 2nd star selection, recorded 1 goal on 2 shots in the previous game, and the Isles also leaned on that line’s touch around the net in the win.
The Islanders won 26 faceoffs for a 58 faceoff win percent, and that edge showed up in first-period puck control.
Second period
The Islanders kept the the Calgary Flames off the scoreboard again in the second period, with both teams recording 0 goals in the frame.
The Isles delivered 22 hits and finished with 7 takeaways, which limited Calgary’s clean entries and second looks.
The Islanders went 0-for-1 on the power play with 0 shots, and what went wrong for New York Islanders on special teams was a missed chance to add separation.
The the Calgary Flames finished 0-for-2 on the power play with 4 shots, and the Isles penalty kill erased those chances without allowing a goal.
Third period
The the Calgary Flames scored 2 goals in the third period after entering it down by 3, and that surge cut the margin late.
The Isles answered pressure with a short-handed goal, scoring 1 short-handed marker on 4 short-handed shots while facing Calgary’s power plays.
The New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames final score reflected the Islanders’ first-period scoring and the Flames’ third-period push in a single 3-2 line.
In net,
David Rittich earned the win with 30 saves on 32 shots against, and Calgary’s goaltender took the loss after allowing 3 goals on 27 shots.
For post-game thoughts New York Islanders fans can point to the Isles blocking 18 shots while Calgary recorded 10 blocks, a defensive stat that helped protect the opening cushion.
The New York Islanders match rating in this one starts with 17,255 in attendance at UBS Arena and ends with the Isles owning the faceoff circle and the short-handed column.
The Islanders will be the away team against the the Toronto Maple Leafs on 03/17/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, and the broadcast will be available on ESPN+ and MSGSN.
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