Oilers lose both split-squad games against the Flames
Connor McDavid Dazzles as Oilers Drop Split-Squad Games to Flames
Devin Cooley was excellent in net for the Flames in Edmonton, making 43 saves on 45 shots, including some absolutely incredible stops in the third period. Calvin Pickard was less sharp at the other end of the ice, allowing four goals on 15 shots before ceding the crease to Brett Brochu.
Edmonton Oilers prospect stands out even as the team stinks it out against Calgary Flames
Most of the big name Oilers took a wise veteran approach to the game. They avoided physical play but worked up a sweat while adjusting to the heightened pace and danger of a competitive NHL game. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hymen had a few splendid moments, as did Leon Draisaitl.
Nothing goes right for Oilers in split-squad games with Flames
The bad? The Oilers lost both legs of their pre-season split-squad games with the Calgary Flames, losing 6-3 at home and 6-1 on the road. The good? There’s now only five pre-season games left.
Flames withstand onslaught of Oilers shots for split-squad win in Edmonton
Matt Coronato scored twice and Jonathan Huberdeau assisted on three goals as the Calgary Flames beat the host Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in one of two split-squad games between the provincial rivals on Monday night.
Calgary Flames put Edmonton Oilers on ice in pre-season spankings
Monday at Rogers Place confirmed what the Edmonton Oilers already knew: nothing is going to come easily this season. Not even a meaningless pre-season game against what was supposed to have been an overmatched,
Flames score 4 in second period to burn Oilers 6-1 in Calgary
Connor Zary scored twice and added an assist Monday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in part of a split-squad NHL pre-season doubleheader.
Flames sweep Oilers in pair of split-squad preseason games
The Calgary Flames swept the Edmonton Oilers in split-squad doubleheader, 6-1 and 6-3, in pre-season action on Monday night.
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Flames pick apart Edmonton Oilers' AHL-level D-corps in 6-1 split-squad decision: Cult of Hockey Player Notes
The two clubs played a fairly level First Period in this split squad affair in Calgary on Monday night.
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Calgary Flames Post-Game: Meanwhile, in Edmonton, the Flames also won
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1 last-minute trade Oilers must make before 2024-25 NHL season
The Edmonton Oilers must replace Evander Kane with trade for an inexpensive depth forward before the 2024-25 season begins.