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Lafreniere hat trick, Quick shutout pace Rangers past Flames 4-0
Alexis Lafreniere scores three goals, Jonathan Quick makes 21 saves in Rangers' win over Calgary Flames
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The New York Rangers defeated the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night, led by a hat trick from Alexis Lafreniere and a 21-save shutout performance from goaltender Jonathan Quick. Quick passed Henrik Lundqvist for 17th most shutouts in NHL history, while Lafreniere recorded his second career hat trick. The Rangers' top line of Lafreniere, Mika Zibanejad, and Gabe Perreault combined for three goals and seven points in the win.
Why it matters
The Rangers' victory over the Flames comes as both teams are battling for position in the NHL Draft Lottery. The Flames entered the game 31st in the league standings, while the Rangers were tied for 28th. The win improves the Rangers' chances of securing a higher draft pick, though they are also hoping to build momentum and chemistry heading into next season.
The details
The Rangers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period when Alexis Lafreniere scored on the power play, with assists from Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox. Conor Sheary and Lafreniere added second-period goals to make it 3-0 Rangers. Lafreniere completed the hat trick with a late third-period tally, with Zibanejad and Perreault picking up the assists. Jonathan Quick was stellar in net, making 21 saves to record his 65th career shutout, passing Lundqvist for 17th most in NHL history.
- The Rangers won their second consecutive game, the first time they've done so since Dec. 18-20.
- Lafreniere recorded his second career NHL hat trick, with his previous one coming on March 30, 2024 against the Arizona Coyotes.
The players
Alexis Lafreniere
A 20-year-old forward for the New York Rangers who recorded a hat trick in the team's 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames.
Jonathan Quick
A 40-year-old goaltender for the New York Rangers who made 21 saves to record his 65th career NHL shutout, passing Henrik Lundqvist for 17th most in league history.
Mika Zibanejad
The Rangers' top-line center who recorded two assists, including his 800th career NHL point.
Gabe Perreault
A rookie forward for the Rangers who had two assists playing on the top line with Lafreniere and Zibanejad.
Conor Sheary
A Rangers forward who scored the team's second goal of the game in the second period.
What they’re saying
“Any time you're mentioned with Hank's name i anything, it's special … just being in the same conversation with him, with any stats, it's something.”
— Jonathan Quick (foreverblueshirts.com)
“It's been pretty unreal. I just try and stay ready.”
— Alexis Lafreniere (foreverblueshirts.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
