"So when is Kris Knoblauch getting fired?": NHL fans react to Edmonton Oilers' 4-1 loss to Calgary Flames

Fans reacted as the Edmonton Oilers’ rough start to the season continued with a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Following the Oilers' third consecutive defeat, fans expressed their frustration, as the Oilers have been outscored 15-3 in their first three home games.

The team posted on X:

"#Oilers fall 4-1 to the Flames. Homestand wraps up on Tuesday against Philadelphia."

After the Edmonton Oilers posted about their 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, NHL fans reacted on X.

"So when is Kris Knoblauch getting fired?,"one fan asked.

"That’s it. That seals the deal. I’ve been a Oilers fan for 50 years and in all my time of being one i’ve never seen a team this bad. I’ve had enough of it, until you fix this team. I’ll be packing my bags to Arizona where they actually know how to run a hockey team," another commented.

"Tough loss, officiating was brutal. Oilers should have walked off the ice after Perry’s goal was disallowed. The team quit after that point anyways," one fan noted.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X.

"They’re gonna do the end game interviews now, saying “we need to get serious” and come back and not be serious," a fan sarcastically remarked.

"This team is terrible, yah it's early but they are terrible. They are out played, out worked, out scored. Edmonton supposed to be a cup contender. Calgary is rebuilding yet Calgary owned this game deserved to win. Oilers are going to have to make changes," a fan tweeted.

"Oilers need to make a few moves with players. This is atrocious play for a Team that went to the Stanley Cup finals last year," a fan commented.

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How the Calgary Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers

Rasmus Andersson led Calgary with a goal and two assists. Anthony Mantha scored the game-winner and reached 300 career points, while Justin Kirkland and Connor Zary also scored for the Flames.

The Edmonton Oilers' tough start continued, as they dropped to 0-3. Jeff Skinner scored his first NHL goal, with Connor McDavid assisting, but the Oilers have been outscored 15-3 in three games. Two goals were overturned, adding to Edmonton's frustration.

Calgary goalie Dan Vladar made 24 saves, while Edmonton's Stuart Skinner stopped 25. The Oilers killed three Calgary power plays but face penalty-killing concerns, having allowed five power-play goals in their first two games.

The Flames play the Blackhawks next, while the Edmonton Oilers host the Flyers.