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Beyond the Boxscore: The Flames offence goes cold as visiting Rangers take the win

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By Flash Stevens

Nov 12, 2026, 09:00 ESTUpdated: Nov 12, 2026, 08:36 EST

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Goals were hard to come by for the Calgary Flames, as they end up dropping the game against the New York Rangers by a 3-1 score.

CF% – 51.86% || SCF% – 48.56% || HDCF% – 59.94% || xGF% – 53.72%

It’s a Team Game – The Rangers came in and played a solid road game, getting the lead early and then making it hard for the Flames to claw back into things. On a few occasions the puck stayed out by inches, making them being short by – what is basically one goal (when accounting for the empty net goal) – that much harder to swallow. Adam Klapka got them to within one goal in the third period – giving the crowd something to cheer for – but that was all they could muster. The pacing for Calgary was off what they usually come out with, but that wasn’t paired with a lack of effort. All in summation, just wasn’t the Flames night, which is bound to happen multiple times throughout the season.

Corsi King – Every single game Matvei Gridin (65.43 CF%) seems to be on the positive side of the puck. Sometimes you can wonder what they are doing out there, but the second there is a loose puck they immediately go into attack mode. So much skill there, he’s really going to make people wonder how exactly he was still available in the 20’s his draft year. Playing with the poise and success of a surefire top-10 pick, something the Flames really needed to happen. There was a moment in this game where Zach Whitecloud (61.52%) was dancing on the blueline and I audibly questioned whether Zayne Parekh (46.80%) was rubbing off on everyone else. Would that really be such a bad thing? I don’t think so.

Under Pressure –

Taken By Chance – Simon Nemec (56.71 SCF% // 62.42 HDCF%) still producing the same amount of high danger looks without Kevin Bahl next to him has been encouraging to see. It’s always nice to see someone’s success occur independently of the results of others. Helps to analyze and state what many were wondering when the trade was made – the skill is there and can be channelled at the NHL level into an impact player. What I’m seeing so far has me convinced that as he gets older (he’s still just 23), and he rounds out his defensive game, he will be a regular top 4 option. Just like Parekh (33.01% / 45.56%) who we talk about “when” consistently, a similar hype can be applied to Nemec. There is a lot to like from the right side of the Flames blueline this season.

xG Breakdown –

xGF% – Yegor Sharangovich (64.82%) always finds his points in the most unsuspecting of manners. He’s not been as good as he was in the earlier portion of the season, but at least in his “off” minutes he maintains a level of defence that keeps him permanently useful. He does not need to be the subject of scratchings – there are others that could be cycled out instead. By the way, get William Stromgren back in there next game. The clock is literally ticking before he requires waivers again – you need to see what you have. With multiple goals on the year he’s earned it too. If Othmann (30.64%) not really being noticeable when he’s in the lineup, and Tsyplakov actively struggling when he plays, I’m ready to try the former second round pick as a regular. He gives me the same vibes as when the Flames called up Kuznetsov (29.60%) last year. The league is designed to have you make these choices on these players by now, don’t let the 2nd round draft choice be the one that you cast aside. Keep the future in mind when making these choices.

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In The Crease – Contrary to what it seems like at times, Devin Cooley is incapable of stopping every puck. He remained his excellent self, and only had Mika Zibanejad solve him all night long. The game never got out of reach, Cooley remained poised and in it until the end, which allowed Calgary back in it late. 1.46 expected goals against at 5v5 with just the one getting past him, another positive result even with the loss.

The Goals –

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🔥FLAMES GOAL🔥 Adam Klapka scores on the power play and the Flames are back in this game! 🎥: Prime | #Flames

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