The Edmonton Oilers are one of the best teams in all of hockey at this time. Connor McDavid is driving this team along at a historic clip. On Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames, he added more history to his long list of accomplishments. McDavid provided an assist on Edmonton’s first goal of the game. […]
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The Edmonton Oilers snap a two‑game losing streak with a dominant 4‑0 shutout of the Calgary Flames on Oct. 29, 2026, improving to 9‑2‑2 and .769 point percentage. Connor McDavid opens the scoring with an assist, extending his NHL‑record 13‑game assist streak, and later triggers the third‑period power play. Goals come from Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, Kasperi Kapanen and Alex Formenton, while Tristan Jarry posts his first season shutout (24 saves). The Flames’ Devin Cooley exits after a collision, and the next Battle of Alberta isn’t until March 3. The Oilers head east to face the Islanders Saturday.
The Calgary Flames' four-game winning streak ends with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 29, 2026. After an even first period, starting goalie Devin Cooley exits with a lower‑body injury and is replaced by Dustin Wolf. Edmonton capitalizes, with Mathieu Joseph scoring at 12:14 of the 1st (assists: Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard), Mattias Ekholm adding a second goal in the 2nd (assist: Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins), and a third‑period burst featuring Kasperi Kapanen (assist: McDavid, Nugent‑Hopkins) and Alex Formenton (assist: Jason Dickinson) to seal a 4-0 win. The Flames struggled with defensive lapses and missed key details, despite decent offensive looks, and lost momentum after a mid‑third‑period surge by the Oilers.
Flames forward Brennan Othmann also left the game with an upper-body injury.
Devin Cooley exits the Flames’ opening Battle of Alberta against the Oilers after a goaltender‑interference hit by Colton Dach with 12 seconds left in the first period. The collision left Cooley with a lower‑body injury, and backup Dustin Wolf replaces him for the second period as the Flames trail 2‑0. Forward Brennan Othmann also departs with an upper‑body injury after a fight with Ty Emberson. Cooley, the NHL’s recent second star of the week, had won four straight starts before the incident.
Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley’s quirky interviews are sparking a media frenzy. After a viral post‑game chat about his “conscious vs. unconscious brain” and his rabbit‑reading routine, ESPN’s SportsCenter featured him decoding quarterback Jamees Winston’s “light of the world” quote as “religious psychosis.” Cooley also broke down Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle’s odd metaphor, emphasizing the athlete’s competitor mindset. The segment highlighted Cooley’s blunt philosophy that fame is fleeting and mistakes aren’t life‑or‑death, resonating with mental‑performance experts and fans alike.
It's been a tough start for to the season for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman, and head coach Mike Babcock made the 30-year-old a healthy scratch against the Calgary Flames. What's gone wrong and what needs to change?
NHL player interviews are rarely must-see TV. Most feature clichés about getting pucks deep, playing a full 60 minutes, and taking things one game at a time. Honesty and bluntness? More like: let’s avoid headlines and not be bigger than the team. Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley is changing all of that, though, and has
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Insider David Pagnotta reveals that five NHL clubs are deep into trade discussions just a month into the 2026‑27 season. Chicago and Los Angeles are seeking wing or forward help, while Buffalo also chases additional offense. Vancouver and Calgary are evaluating options to add youthful talent and bolster their forward corps, with Seattle also in the mix. The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in advanced talks that could yield blockbuster deals before the Thanksgiving trade surge. Expect heightened movement across the league as teams reassess their rosters.
Devin Cooley’s unexpected play is challenging Dustin Wolf’s starting job, creating a goalie controversy for a Calgary Flames team that no one expected to be winning this many games this early into the season.
Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy initiates preliminary extension talks with pending UFA center Morgan Frost, but the front office is also weighing a possible trade to maximize draft picks and prospects. Frost, 27, posted a career‑high 22 goals in 2024‑25 and is off to a solid start this season with three goals and seven points in 11 games. With $14.3 million in cap space now and over $43 million projected for next summer, the Flames must decide whether the rising salary market justifies a long‑term deal or a strategic move to the trade market.
The Pacific Division has entered its weakest season ever, with a .510 point percentage and a -34 goal differential, making the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights the only true contenders. The LA Kings slump to a 3-6-2 record after losing veteran Anze Kopitar and aging their roster, while the Anaheim Ducks struggle after a costly $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and injuries to Troy Terry. Both the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames sit deep in the league’s basement, and the Seattle Kraken’s early success looks unsustainable. With the division’s competition fading, the Oilers face a rare chance for a deep playoff run but must capitalize before aging key players like Mattias Ekholm and Zach Hyman decline.
The Edmonton Oilers place winger Zach Hyman on injured reserve after a stiff‑neck injury from a hit by Detroit’s Andres Englund, sidelining him for at least seven days and the upcoming games against Calgary, the Islanders, the Rangers, and New Jersey. Simultaneously, the club activates centre Jason Dickinson from IR, clearing him to play the Flames matchup and take the third‑line center role alongside Isaac Howard and Mathieu Joseph. Hyman has logged six games with one goal this season, while Dickinson returns from an ankle‑related setback.
Will he stay or will he go? That’s a question that will only grow louder surrounding Calgary Flames centreman Morgan Frost in the coming months. The 27-year-old, who has three…
Toronto faces another lineup challenge after Kirill Marchenko's injury update.
Devin Cooley is quickly making a name for himself, both for his play between the pipes and his unique personality. The Calgary Flames goaltender is riding a four-game winning streak,…
Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko is listed week‑to‑week after a lower‑body injury sustained in Monday’s loss to the Calgary Flames, where he was knocked off the puck by Yegor Sharangovich. The 26‑year‑old has tallied six goals and 14 points in 14 games and is a key part of Toronto’s power‑play unit. Coach Jim Hiller warns the absence is a concern as the team also deals with injuries to Chris Tanev (upper‑body, day‑to‑day), John Tavares and Marshall Rifai (both week‑to‑week), and Nick Blankenburg. With several top‑six forwards sidelined, Gavin McKenna may see a bigger role as Toronto heads to Seattle on Wednesday.
The Battle of Alberta has lost its bite despite the Flames' recent surge and the Oilers' continued success. After a fiery 2020 showdown and Mathew Tkachuk's trash‑talk reigniting the rivalry, the 2022 playoff series was the last major flare‑up. With the Flames on a four‑game winning streak and the Oilers boasting the league's top regular‑season record, the matchup could be a must‑watch if a new on‑ice villain emerges—candidates include Edmonton's Colton Dach, Trent Frederic or Adam Klapka, and Calgary's physical players. Stats show the Oilers dominate when they score first (6‑0‑1) while the Flames thrive only when leading. Power‑play rates are high for both, and McDavid leads all opponents with 30 goals against Calgary. The article debates whether any player can reignite the animosity that once defined the rivalry.
The Flames open the 2026‑27 season with the 271st Battle of Alberta, facing the Oilers at Rogers Place on Oct. 28. Calgary (5‑6‑0, 10 points) tries to extend a four‑game winning streak against Edmonton (8‑2‑2, 18 points) in a clash for provincial bragging rights. Stream the 6:30 p.m. MT game on Amazon Prime and catch pre‑ and post‑game shows on the Barn Burner YouTube channel. Key lineup notes: Devin Cooley starts for the Flames, while Tristan Jarry nets for the Oilers; several players make their first Alberta appearance. Both teams are dealing with absences, and the Oilers have lost four straight regulation games despite top‑tier talent.
The Calgary Flames marked their fourth straight victory and their fifth in six games after a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. After the game, head…
The article argues that the Edmonton Oilers would benefit more if their historic rival, the Calgary Flames, returned to being a truly competitive team. It recounts the Battle of Alberta’s storied past—five Cups for Edmonton versus one for Calgary—and notes that recent years have seen both clubs slump, reducing the rivalry’s intensity. Coach Mike Babcock emphasizes using the Flames’ challenge to sharpen the Oilers’ grind and competitiveness. While celebrating the rivalry’s physical legacy, the piece calls for cleaner play, suggesting that a strong, respectful Flames opponent would elevate both teams and the NHL’s overall appeal.
Trevor Hoskin delivers his best performance of the season for Merrimack, netting a goal and three assists in a 6-3 win over Notre Dame and raising his totals to two goals and eight points in six games. The week was otherwise quiet for Calgary Flames prospects, with only two scoring in the pro ranks and several college players, like Cole Reschny (North Dakota) and Jack Hextall (Michigan State), posting modest stats. Upcoming matchups include North Dakota vs. Michigan State, Denver vs. Omaha, and Harvard’s season opener against UMass.
The Flames' early‑season slump sparked talk of tanking for a top draft pick, but a four‑game winning streak is forcing fans to rethink. With a lethal power play, solid penalty kill and rookie goalie Devin Cooley excelling, the team looks surprisingly playoff‑ready despite a rebuilding roster that includes prospects Zayne Parekh, Simon Nemec and Hunter Brzustewicz. The article debates whether the Flames should trade a future first‑overall pick—likely Landon DuPont, an elite offensive defenseman—for continued development of current young talent, especially a needed top centre. As the West remains weak, sustained success could reshape Calgary's future, but only time will tell if the hot streak is real or a brief flare‑up.
It's a wait-and-see approach with Zach Hyman, but Mattias Ekholm is feeling good. Jonathan Huberdeau skates with the team.
ESPN has called Devin Cooley the "most interesting man in hockey."