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Blake Coleman scored his 11th goal of the season with 7:29 to play and the Calgary Flames edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2.
Connor McDavid scored to extend his point streak to 12 games, but the Edmonton Oilers lost 3-2 to the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Saturday.
While the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Calgary Flames just days ago before the holiday break, Edmonton and captain Connor McDavid are looking to wrap up the series with another win over their provincial rivals in the Battle of Alberta.
The Oilers hit the post four times, but the Flames also brought their “A” game. The Grade A shots were 18 to 17 for the Flames, with the subset of more dangerous 5-alarm shots ten each.
The Canadian Press on MSN
Flames remain hot at home, burn Oilers 3-2
Blake Coleman's 11th goal of the season, tying him for the team lead, was the game winner on Saturday as the Calgary Flames edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Yegor Sharangovich and Ryan Lomberg also scored for Calgary (16-18-4),
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took a playful dig at the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the Battle of Alberta clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames on Saturday.
The Edmonton Oilers will look to remain hot against the Flames when they visit Calgary for the second half of a home-and-home on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick, and Connor McDavid added five assists as the Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory over Calgary in Edmonton on Tuesday night.
Yardbarker on MSN
Flames keep rolling on home ice, down rival Oilers
Blake Coleman scored the eventual game-winner as the Calgary Flames edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night. Yegor Sharangovich and Ryan Lomberg also scored for the Flames, who split the home-and-home with the Oilers.