Calgary Flames at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.53 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:56 | 0.43 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.63 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:06 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Kyle MacLean | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:35 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Brayden Schenn, Anthony Duclair | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:35 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 4v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 02:17 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Olli Määttä, Kevin Bahl | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 08:28 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Yan Kuznetsov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.82 | 3.49 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Hits | 9 | 22 |
| Blocks | 10 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.63 | 0.80 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:51 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:30 | 0.52 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.07 | -0.00 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.53 | 1.45 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:56 | 0.43 | 0.90 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.49 | 0.79 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:06 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:10 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 17 | 17 | 100.0% | 1.88 | |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 7 | 10 | 70.0% | -0.83 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | -0.69 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Calgary Flames 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.49 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.82 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Simon Holmstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 17 of 17, worth 1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Calgary Flames 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Calgary Flames 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Holmstrom led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.49 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.82, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 32 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 27. High-danger chances went 15 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 17 of 17 (1.88 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 30 of 32 (-0.69 goals saved above expected).