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Ice Rivalry Reignites at Rogers Place: Calgary Flames Face Edmonton Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers gear up to host the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place, fans are bracing for an intense matchup. The Oilers, coming off a series of challenging games, are poised to take on their Alberta rivals in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.


Sep 28, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) shoot the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Winnipeg Jets on September 25th, the Oilers displayed a formidable performance with a 4-0 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, netting four goals from 26 shots and boasting a shooting percentage of 15 percent. Moreover, they dominated faceoffs with a win percentage of over 50 percent and showcased resilience in defense by blocking 17 shots. This comprehensive win should serve as a confidence booster for the team.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for the Oilers. They faced setbacks in subsequent games against Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames themselves. In both matches, they failed to score despite numerous attempts – 29 shots against Seattle and another 21 versus Calgary – which raises concerns about their finishing abilities under pressure.


The Flames have proven to be tough opponents; they shut out the Oilers with an impressive goaltending display that saw them save all of Edmonton's attempts during their last encounter on September 29th. With such defensive prowess coupled with an aggressive offense that put four past Edmonton's goalie from just under thirty shots (shooting percentage around 12 percent), it is clear that Calgary has both firepower and fortitude.


Despite these challenges, there is reason for optimism among Oilers fans. The team has shown flashes of brilliance this season and possesses enough talent to turn any game around. Their powerplay opportunities could be key; if they can capitalize on these moments better than in recent outings where they had no powerplay goals from multiple chances, it could tip the scales in their favor.


The upcoming game scheduled for October 1st at Rogers Place will test whether Edmonton can bounce back from previous disappointments by leveraging home advantage and reigniting their offensive spark against a defensively solid Flames squad.


Fans eager to witness this battle can catch all the action live at Rogers Place or tune into local broadcasts starting at approximately eight o'clock local time (Mountain Time Zone).

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