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Oilers and Flames Set to Ignite Rivalry at Rogers Place

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to host their provincial rivals, the Calgary Flames, at Rogers Place on February 25th, fans are eager to see if the Oilers can continue their recent high-scoring trend. The Oilers have been showcasing a potent offense in their last few games, including an impressive 8-point performance against the Detroit Red Wings. Their shooting percentage was an outstanding 22 percent in that game, indicating a high level of efficiency in front of goal.


Jan 20, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Adam Ruzicka (63) and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) battles for the puck during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the Oilers. In a recent matchup against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, they were unable to find the back of the net despite firing off 26 shots. This shutout loss highlighted some inconsistencies that have plagued them this season.


Looking at another away game against Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center gives us more insight into their current form. The Oilers managed to secure a win with five goals from 32 shots – translating into a solid shooting percentage of 16 percent – and successfully defended against powerplays.


Jan 20, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Adam Klapka (43) shoots the puck during the warmup period against the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming clash with Calgary is expected to be intense as both teams vie for dominance. While Edmonton's offense has shown flashes of brilliance, they will need to maintain consistency across all periods and capitalize on powerplay opportunities when they arise.


Rogers Place has been a fortress for Edmonton this season; their commanding victory over Detroit is just one example of how well they can play in front of their home crowd. With strong goaltending performances recently and an aggressive offensive strategy that seems to be paying dividends more often than not, fans should expect an exciting game where every shot could turn into celebration.


Jan 20, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (80) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers left wing Warren Foegele (37) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Make sure you don't miss any action as these two teams go head-to-head on February 25th at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Fans can catch every moment live on ESPN+ starting from 3:00 AM UTC (February 24th local time).

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