Mika Zibanejad has two goals, including a power-play strike, while New York leads Calgary 2-0 on Wednesday.
The Rangers hold a 2-0 lead over the Flames in Wednesday’s second-period update, despite trailing 21-18 in shots on goal. Mika Zibanejad has both New York goals, including its power-play marker, and is plus-1 with two shots; Alexis Lafrenière has two assists and is also plus-1. Joonas Korpisalo has stopped all 21 shots he has faced for a 1.000 save percentage, while Calgary’s Devin Cooley has 16 saves on 18 shots for an .889 mark. New York is setting a more physical tone with 23 hits to Calgary’s 16, and Calgary’s Joel Farabee leads all skaters with five shots on goal.
Key Performers
Mika Zibanejad, NYR: 2 G, 2 P, 2 SOG, +1, 1 PPG Alexis Lafrenière, NYR: 2 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, +1 Joonas Korpisalo, NYR: 21 saves on 21 shots, 1.000 SV%; Devin Cooley, CGY: 16/18, .889 SV%