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GAME THREAD: Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames

This is the Battle of Alberta and it’s for first place in the Pacific.

By Jeff Chapman
NHL: Preseason-Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers (24-17-5) 3rd, Pacific vs

Calgary Flames (24-17-5) 4th, Pacific

11 January 2020

Scotiabank Saddledome

800 PM MST

TV: CBC

Radio: 630 CHED

SB Nation Opponent: Matchsticks and Gasoline

THREE THINGS TO LOOK FOR

  • Mikko Koskinen gets back into the net after Mike Smith has won three straight. Koskinen didn’t have the best of outings against the Flames last time, can his fortunes turn around with a win tonight?
  • Don’t look now, but Josh Archibald has three points (2-1-3) in his last five games. Can he keep a little streak going tonight?
  • The Oilers (and Flames) are playing for first place in the Pacific tonight. A win of any kind for the Oilers will put them there. The Oilers meet Calgary and Arizona several times over the next few weeks, tonight’s game is a test.

Let’s. Go. Oilers.