Rangers vs Flames: Saddle Up

One last visit to the Saddledome and a tidy win over a rebuilding Flames team. Notes on Noah Laba’s quiet progress, the Rangers’ growing identity, and more.

Rangers vs Flames: Saddle Up
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  • The New York Rangers took on a perennially rebuilding Calgary Flames team and did what they're supposed to do. Win.
  • We were treated to Alex Faust and Brian Boyle calling the game. Or as I will refer to them, the Rangers A Team.
  • They're just so much better than Kenny Albert and Dave Maloney. I'm actually surprised Maloney didn't make the trip to wax nostalgic about the Saddledome.
  • Joonas Korpisalo got the start in goal. I guess the Rangers determined their win probability was better with Korpisalo than with Dylan Garand on Wednesday night.
  • Korpisalo has been good in his two starts this season.