Before last week, only one Calgary Flames player had scored goals against the New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils on the same road trip.
But now, there are three!
Flames all-time leading scorer (and special assistant to the general manager) Jarome Iginla completed the feat in December 1999 and was the first to do so. Flames winger Matt Coronato was the second to score against all three teams, finishing things off with a goal against his hometown Islanders just 36 seconds into his first visit to Long Island.
In overtime against the Islanders, Nazem Kadri became the third Flame to complete the New York metro hat trick. <a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/23/matt-coronato-accomplished-a-rare-feat-on-the-flames-new-york-trip/">We put some shine on Coronato</a>, the Long Island kid, getting three goals in three games on his first trip to his old stomping grounds as an NHLer, but let&#8217;s give Kadri some credit, too: he was really effective on the road trip.
<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/18/instant-reaction-flames-battle-to-victory-over-the-rangers/">On Tuesday against the Rangers</a>, Kadri tied the game up at 1-1 at the 10:22 mark of the first period. The goal came on a pretty smart little play, as Joel Hanley intentionally fired wide of the Rangers net, resulting in a big rebound off the end boards into the net front area. Amidst a bit of a scramble in front, Kadri zoomed in and fired the loose puck past Igor Shesterkin.
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What a shocker. Nazem Kadri scores a big goal for the Calgary Flames. He ties this game up. 
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<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/20/instant-reaction-third-period-comeback-lifts-flames-over-devils/">On Thursday against the Devils</a>, Kadri scored on an empty net to make it 5-3 at the 19:48 mark of the third period. Yes, it was an empty-netter, which by default makes it less impressive than other goals he&#8217;s scored. However, this was a pretty savvy empty-netter, as Kadri muscled a Devils player out of the way to complete a zone exit, then carried the puck up ice before firing into the empty net. As far as empty net goals go, he worked to get this one.
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Nazem Kadri completes the comeback! That&#39;s four straight 3rd period goals for Calgary! 
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<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/22/instant-reaction-flames-close-out-eastern-swing-with-overtime-triumph-against-islanders/">On Saturday against the Islanders</a>, Kadri scored the game-winning goal to make it a 4-3 final at the 3:53 mark of overtime. The goal came after a pretty eventful overtime period that saw the Flames hold onto the puck quite a bit. In the lead-up to the goal, the Flames had offensive zone possession and Kadri&#8217;s teammates both went for a change. Kadri seemed to feint towards the bench for a change, then cut back towards the net – past a few Islanders defenders that probably bought that he was tuckered out and headed for a change – and fired the puck past Marcus Hogberg to give the Flames a victory.
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NAZEM KADRI WINS THE GAME IN OVERTIME! 
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&mdash; Robert Munnich (@RingOfFireCGY) <a href="https://twitter.com/RingOfFireCGY/status/1903578182089072646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kadri&#8217;s three goals against the New York area teams were all in different game situations – five-on-five, five-on-six and three-on-three – but they were all pretty big goals for the Flames at key times. (Yes, even the empty-netter.)
The Flames return to action on Tuesday evening when they host the Seattle Kraken.
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Before last week, only one Calgary Flames player had scored goals against the New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils on the same road trip.

But now, there are three!

Flames all-time leading scorer (and special assistant to the general manager) Jarome Iginla completed the feat in December 1999 and was the first to do so. Flames winger Matt Coronato was the second to score against all three teams, finishing things off with a goal against his hometown Islanders just 36 seconds into his first visit to Long Island.

In overtime against the Islanders, Nazem Kadri became the third Flame to complete the New York metro hat trick. <a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/23/matt-coronato-accomplished-a-rare-feat-on-the-flames-new-york-trip/">We put some shine on Coronato</a>, the Long Island kid, getting three goals in three games on his first trip to his old stomping grounds as an NHLer, but let's give Kadri some credit, too: he was really effective on the road trip.

<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/18/instant-reaction-flames-battle-to-victory-over-the-rangers/">On Tuesday against the Rangers</a>, Kadri tied the game up at 1-1 at the 10:22 mark of the first period. The goal came on a pretty smart little play, as Joel Hanley intentionally fired wide of the Rangers net, resulting in a big rebound off the end boards into the net front area. Amidst a bit of a scramble in front, Kadri zoomed in and fired the loose puck past Igor Shesterkin.

https://twitter.com/RingOfFireCGY/status/1902140592387452935

<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/20/instant-reaction-third-period-comeback-lifts-flames-over-devils/">On Thursday against the Devils</a>, Kadri scored on an empty net to make it 5-3 at the 19:48 mark of the third period. Yes, it was an empty-netter, which by default makes it less impressive than other goals he's scored. However, this was a pretty savvy empty-netter, as Kadri muscled a Devils player out of the way to complete a zone exit, then carried the puck up ice before firing into the empty net. As far as empty net goals go, he worked to get this one.

https://twitter.com/RingOfFireCGY/status/1902896953849229753

<a href="https://publish.flamesnation.ca/2025/03/22/instant-reaction-flames-close-out-eastern-swing-with-overtime-triumph-against-islanders/">On Saturday against the Islanders</a>, Kadri scored the game-winning goal to make it a 4-3 final at the 3:53 mark of overtime. The goal came after a pretty eventful overtime period that saw the Flames hold onto the puck quite a bit. In the lead-up to the goal, the Flames had offensive zone possession and Kadri's teammates both went for a change. Kadri seemed to feint towards the bench for a change, then cut back towards the net – past a few Islanders defenders that probably bought that he was tuckered out and headed for a change – and fired the puck past Marcus Hogberg to give the Flames a victory.

https://twitter.com/RingOfFireCGY/status/1903578182089072646

Kadri's three goals against the New York area teams were all in different game situations – five-on-five, five-on-six and three-on-three – but they were all pretty big goals for the Flames at key times. (Yes, even the empty-netter.)

The Flames return to action on Tuesday evening when they host the Seattle Kraken.
<h1>This article is presented by Bon Ton Meat Market</h1>
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A Tradition of quality products and personalized service for 104 years.
Proud to feature only the finest premium AAA Alberta Beef, Locally raised fresh pork, locally raised fresh free range chicken and turkey, fresh alberta lamb and milk fed veal.
Over 20 varieties of in store made salads,  delicious desserts and of course our famous in store made meat pies. Proud to be Calgary, and Southern Alberta's Consumers Choice Award Winner for best Meat and Deli for 24 consecutive years! Bon Ton Meat Market, 28 Crowfoot Circle NW.

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