Tag: Battle of Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers will try to close out their series against the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night. (Image: Perry Nelson/USA Today Sports)

Flames Look to Stay Alive, Slow Down Oilers Barrage in Game 5

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The Calgary Flames managed to come back from three goals behind and tie Game 4 before ultimately losing 5-3. They’ll try to carry that momentum into a must-win Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Calgary trails Edmonton three games to one in the best-of-seven series, but is at […]

The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames will try not to repeat their 15-goal performance when they battle in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Friday. (Image: Sergei Belski/USA Today Sports)

Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1

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Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]

Edmonton Oilers Goalie Mike Smith (white) fights Calgary Flames goalie Cam Talbot at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Image: Derek Leung/Getty)

Battle of Alberta: Talbot and Smith Throw Down in Goalie Fight (VIDEO)

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It’s been a while since we saw an old-fashioned hockey line brawl including two goalies fighting. In a heated Battle of Alberta, Cam Talbot (Calgary Flames) and Mike Smith (Edmonton Oilers) were involved in fisticuffs and a classic goalie fight. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames came into Saturday’s night […]