The Battle of Alberta was a beauty Wednesday night at Rogers Place. The Calgary Flames won it 4-3 in a shootout in a game that lived up to the hype. Related News The Flames took the lead 1:01 in when…
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Zach Kassian signs 4-year deal with Edmonton Oilers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 29, 2020 10:17 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Forward Zach Kassian has signed a four-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old…
Edmonton Oilers step out of break and into Battle of Alberta
There should be heat in the Battle of Alberta Wednesday night at Rogers Place, but that doesn’t mean the pot will boil over. “If you start messing around, you’re messing around with your ability to win the game,” said Edmonton…
Edmonton Oilers out for the win, not blood, Wednesday against Calgary Flames
The hype train has been rolling for two-and-a-half weeks for Wednesday’s Battle of Alberta. Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames. Zack Kassian vs. Matthew Tkachuk. It’s on everybody’s mind. Right? “I’m in California [during the bye week] and didn’t even think…
NHL all-stars curious to see how Edmonton Oilers’ rivalry with Tkachuk plays out
Rick Tocchet is going to keep his distance. Quinn Hughes, meanwhile, admits it would be a lie to say he isn’t interested to see how things play out. Even though Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl missed Thursday’s media session ahead…
Flames’ Tkachuk attempting to distance himself from feud with Kassian, Oilers
Matthew Tkachuk tried to pour cold water on his feud with Zack Kassian. It didn’t really work. After not speaking to reporters following Wednesday’s practice, the Calgary Flames’ star winger and resident agitator made it clear some 24 hours later…
Edmonton Oilers Zack Kassian says suspension gives him clarity on what’s legal
Zack Kassian will serve the first game of his suspension Tuesday night when the Edmonton Oilers host the Nashville Predators. Kassian was banned for two games for going after Calgary’s Matthew Tkachuk on Saturday night. He had a phone hearing…
Edmonton Oilers teammates stand by Zack Kassian in rivalry with Matthew Tkachuk
Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian could be suspended for going after Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk on Saturday night. Kassian had a hearing on Monday. He punched Tkachuk numerous times late in the second period Saturday after Tkachuk pounded him…
Edmonton Oilers end road trip with loss in Calgary
The Calgary Flames won their fifth in a row, topping the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Saturday night. Related News The Oilers finish their five-game road trip at 3-1-1. The Flames controlled the opening minutes of the game. Johnny Gaudreau had a…
Edmonton Oilers find focus ahead of rematch with feisty Flames
It may be the Christmas season, but there isn’t likely to be peace on Earth when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames Sunday night at Rogers Place. When the two teams squared off in Calgary on Nov. 17, it…