Author of the article: Bruce McCurdy • Edmonton Journal
Publishing date: Feb 21, 2021 • February 21, 2021 • 10 minute read • Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his hat trick goal against the Calgary Flames with teammates Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Jesse Puljujarvi (13) and Darnell Nurse (25) during second period NHL action on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia
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Flames 1, Oilers 7
Calgary Flames came up the QE2 for their rematch against the Edmonton Oilers chomping at the bit to put Friday night’s lacklustre showing in the rear view. In a much more spirited affair, the visitors came out hot, playing a physical brand of hockey that sent a couple of Oilers down the tunnel.
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There have been more thrilling Battles of Alberta.
But when the Edmonton Oilers skate away from The Saddledome with 2 regulation points, who’s complaining? Especially when that win comes despite 0 points from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl or the Oilers Power Play, which went 0-2.
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Meanwhile, the stingy Oilers defensive play and their grizzled goalie allowed just 5 shots and 0 goals in the 3
rd Period respectively to help seal the 2-1 victory.
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