The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 in the 2023 Heritage Classic, the first outdoor game in the Battle of Alberta. The Oilers' Evander Kane, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Zach Hyman had a dominant performance. The game took place at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 55,411 fans. The win marked the Oilers' second victory of the season and their first home win. The event was highly praised for being a great spectacle.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - Analytically speaking, why was the Oilers' Heritage Classic win over the Flames so important? @MeghanChayka takes a look at what their defensive numbers showed: https://t.co/yVsbHDqlc2
Back in Calgary! Incredibly fun weekend in Edmonton for the Heritage Classic and contributing to TSN's coverage. It's such a unique event that brings people out and grows the game. Also really enjoyed chatting with hockey fans on the Commonwealth concourse!
As per Natural Stat Trick the @EdmontonOilers line of Evander Kane-Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-Zach Hyman had a dominant performance in the Heritage Classic: CF%: 66.67 FF%: 72.22 SF%: 83.3 XGF%: 84.85% HDCF/HDCA: 8-0 https://t.co/eJIdg6xEg5
The @NHL #HeritageClassic was great to take part in. Lots of great events throughout the weekend and a huge win in front of our fans here in Edmonton. Always special to share it with family. https://t.co/Fsg4TR5dtB
Through seven games, the Oilers played nowhere close to external or internal expectations. Going outdoors proved to be the right medicine. My story: https://t.co/LLcHTX2Dg4
Brett Kulak and Stuart Skinner were born in Edmonton. In their hometown Sunday, Kulak scored and Skinner made 24 saves to help the Oilers defeat the Flames 5-2 in the Heritage Classic. "This is something we’ll remember for the rest of our lives." ⤵️ https://t.co/SfhzKNIH7C
The NHL's #HeritageClassic at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium was played yesterday in front of a sold-out crowd (55,411) 🏒 (via @NHL) https://t.co/VdOIEOgTnJ
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, dressed to fit the festive occasion, battled under the Edmonton sky in front of over 55,000 fans braving the near zero-degree temperatures. Story from @salimvalji: https://t.co/I0hxJ0Jx4B
The Oilers didn’t disappoint at the Heritage Classic https://t.co/2Y0UzSFDLR
Oilers rewarded for their season’s most complete game in Heritage Classic win https://t.co/LLcHTX2Dg4
NHL roundup: Oilers top Flames in outdoor game https://t.co/J34WFgtO8W https://t.co/XYiKLW92H8
Tonight’s file from The Heritage Classic on two teams who had the opportunity on the big stage to turn their season around and are now headed in seemingly opposite directions #flames #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/e7GibWmD03
Oilers get early lead, beat Flames in outdoor game https://t.co/M54hg73pph https://t.co/GMi8egw7BR
Connor McDavid led the Oilers past the Flames in the Heritage Classic to capture first home win of the season. More from the packed, sold-out football stadium of 55,411 fans dressed in toques and layers under their favorite hockey sweaters ⤵️ https://t.co/gKT7ms6ITL
The @EdmontonOilers were the better team in every aspect tonight in the Heritage Classic. The line of Kane (1-2-3/+3)-RNH (0-1-1/+2)- Hyman (1-1-2/+4) were very good. Skinner solid, 25 saves. And the Fans were awesome!
To no one’s surprise, Edmonton and Alberta pull off another great spectacle. #HeritageClassic https://t.co/pK84C62Ane
The Oilers take down the Flames in the 2023 Heritage Classic. 👏 https://t.co/M7dXhMQI6u
That's win No. 2 for the Oilers on the season. The 5-2 result was justified. It was one of their best games so far.
The Oilers defeat the Flames 5-2 before a crowd of 55,411 in the first outdoor game in the Battle of Alberta.
Pretty neat pic of the floor where the press conferences will be tonight following the Edmonton/Calgary game... Heritage Classic 📸: Our very own Ryan Renaud https://t.co/FdOfhV4Kcx