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Flames Soar Past Islanders 4-2, Lee Hits Milestone

1/18/2026

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Summary

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The Calgary Flames defeated New York Islanders 4-2 on January 17, 2026, at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Flames built a 4-0 second-period lead with goals from Yegor Sharangovich, Adam Klapka, Justin Kirkland, and Yan Kuznetsov.
The Islanders outshot the Flames, with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee scoring, and Lee notching his 300th career goal.
The Islanders remained at 2-2-1 on their seven-game road trip, as the Flames improved to 21-23-4.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, doubling its size and marking the end of the Original Six era. This expansion included franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, which significantly boosted the league's popularity. By 1974, the NHL had grown to 18 teams, driven partly by competition from the World Hockey Association, which emerged in 1972.

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Story summary

The Calgary Flames defeated New York Islanders 4-2 on January 17, 2026, at Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Flames built a 4-0 second-period lead with goals from Yegor Sharangovich, Adam Klapka, Justin Kirkland, and Yan Kuznetsov.
The Islanders outshot the Flames, with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee scoring, and Lee notching his 300th career goal.
The Islanders remained at 2-2-1 on their seven-game road trip, as the Flames improved to 21-23-4.

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