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The stage is set for the 2023 NHL Heritage Classic at Alberta's Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, where the Edmonton Oilers will play host to the Calgary Flames in an outdoor game.
Edmonton currently holds a 1-5-1 record, following its recent home loss to the Rangers on Thursday, while Calgary boasts a 2-5-1 record after its home defeat against the Blues on the same day. It's worth noting that Edmonton managed to secure victories in two out of three games against Calgary last season.
This year's Heritage Classic is set to commence at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TBS, Sportsnet, TVA Sports and Sports on Max.
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Heritage Classic Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Game Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, Oct 29, at 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- Broadcast: TBS, Sportsnet, TVA Sports and Sports on Max
- Live Streaming: FuboTV
- Radio: SN 950, Sirius XM
Edmonton Oilers preview
The Edmonton Oilers will be looking for a win in the Heritage Classic after going winless in three home games.
Goaltending has been a concern for the Oilers this season as they alternate between Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell. In Thursday's game, it was Skinner in the net. He's posted a disappointing 3.93 GAA and .846 save percentage. Meanwhile, Campbell hasn't fared much better with a 4.35 GAA and .877 save percentage.
Edmonton's offense has struggled as well, averaging just 2.4 goals per game, ranking 26th in the league. On the defensive side, they've been conceding an average of 4.3 goals, placing them in the 30th spot in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers' key players and injury status
Connor McDavid, who missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury, is back on the ice. He practiced at the Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday and is likely to make a return in Sunday's Heritage Classic.
Widely regarded as the world's best hockey player, McDavid has already accumulated eight points in just five games.
Leon Draisaitl had a standout performance with four points in three games against the Flames last season.
On the other hand, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has had a relatively quiet spell, going four games without registering a point.
Calgary Flames preview
The Flames' defense isn't much stronger, allowing an average of 3.50 goals per game, ranking 25th. Currently, Calgary holds the sixth position in the Pacific Division, just ahead of Edmonton. The one positive aspect of their performance lies in their penalty kill, which is fifth in the league at 90.3%
Calgary Flames' key players and injury status
Elias Lindholm has been a consistent performer, despite the squad's poor start, but his record against Edmonton isn't great. He managed just one assist in three matchups against the Oilers last year.
This season, Nazem Kadri has only contributed one point and carries a dismal -8 rating.
Noah Hanifin stands out as the ice time leader among Flames players, averaging 23 minutes per game with four points this season.
Jacob Markstrom is set to net in Sunday's Heritage Classic. He has a 2.68 goals against average and a .906 save percentage, resulting in a 1-4-1 record. Markstrom suffered two losses against the Oilers last season.
On the injury front, Jakob Pelletier remains out of the line-up due to a shoulder injury.
