The Calgary Flames face off against the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL preseason as both teams look to gear up for the upcoming NHL season. This matchup at the iconic Rogers Place will surely be one to look out for.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Monday, September 23
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Rogers Place
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, BSSW, and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu, TNT
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Calgary Flames game preview
Both sides come into this game off the back of victories, with the Oilers defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime and the Flames delivering a thumping 6-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Mark Coronato and Adam Klapka were among the brightest for the Flames, contributing 3 and 2 points, respectively. Klapka's two goals proved to be vital in extending Calgary's lead.
Calgary Flames key players and injuries
Nazem Kadri and Yegor Sharangovich are named to look out for, as both were among the top point contributors last season. The only player currently sidelined is new signing Kevin Bahl, who is out with a short-term issue but is expected to return soon; a specific return date has not yet been set.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers had a rather tough start to their preseason campaign but a victory is a victory nonetheless. They will aim to move past the disappointment of last year's Stanley Cup Finals loss in Game 7 and work toward contention in the upcoming season.
Edmonton Oilers key players and injuries
Cam Dineen comes into this game in good form after scoring the decisive goal against the Jets. The 26-year-old will look to secure his place in the starting lineup with more solid performances this preseason.
Evander Kane underwent surgery last Friday for a sports hernia he played through for the entirety of last season. Reports indicate he is not expected to return to ice in 2024.