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Flames Edge Oilers 4–3 in Pre‑Olympic Battle of Alberta

Special teams decided the rivalry as Calgary countered Edmonton’s power play behind Devin Cooley’s 36-save performance.

Overview

  • Both sides struck twice with the man advantage, underscoring a special-teams tilt that shaped the final score.
  • Goaltender Devin Cooley turned aside 36 shots for Calgary and was credited with his first NHL assist.
  • Matvei Gridin delivered a goal and an assist for the Flames, including a first‑period breakaway finish.
  • Ryan Lomberg netted the third‑period winner on a scramble after Tristan Jarry failed to control a rebound.
  • Leon Draisaitl scored two power‑play goals to pass Mark Messier for fourth on Edmonton’s all‑time points list, but the Oilers ended a back‑to‑back without gaining ground in the Pacific Division.