BATTLE OF ALBERTA GAME THREAD Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames

Edmonton Oilers (9-8-1) (5th, Pacific)

Calgary Flames (10-8-1) (3rd Pacific)

Scotiabank Saddledome

8 PM MST

TV: CBC

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Matchsticks and Gasoline

The Oilers will play seven of the next ten games against Pacific Division opponents. They’ll face their provincial rivals in Calgary tonight. The Oilers snapped a four game losing streak with a victory against the Canadiens on Tuesday, can they keep the good times rolling tonight?

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

• Connor McDavid with Leon Draisaitl resulted in a combined six points on Tuesday night. If the Oilers are going to top the Flames tonight, they’ll need to get more from that line.
• Mikko Koskinen goes for his fifth win of the season. He’s trying to make a case to be the club’s number one goalie, a big win against the Flames tonight will go a long way.
• NEW FACES: Ryan Spooner will likely make his Oilers debut tonight. Spooner was acquired yesterday from the Rangers in a trade for Ryan Strome. Patrick Russell will likely make his Oiler debut tonight after being called up from Bakersfield. Can any of the new faces make a difference tonight?

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