In a highly anticipated matchup, the Calgary Flames secured a decisive 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the latest round of the Battle of Alberta. The Flames showcased a composed and opportunistic game, leading 3-0 and capitalizing on Oilers turnovers. This victory, highlighted by beating 3 very good teams in a row, marks the Flames' first win against the Oilers since October 15th, 2022, and comes amid speculation of trade season moves. Noah Hanifin delivered an outstanding performance with a second career four-point game, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. The win is also noted for goaltender Dan Vladar's first victory since January 16th against Arizona. The Flames' ability to score six goals on the road against their provincial rivals is highlighted as a rare achievement, marking only the third time in the past 25 years they have managed to do so in the Battle of Alberta.
Flames outwork Oilers in lopsided Battle of Alberta victory https://t.co/OJPYGQ5BDw
As trade looms, Noah Hanifin powers #Flames past Oilers https://t.co/DUqrZOptMR
The price tag on Hanifin just went up. Okay, maybe not, as the ask for the Flames defenceman was already high. And he showed why on Saturday night, taking centre stage in the Battle of Alberta with a two-goal, three-point performance. (@EricFrancis) https://t.co/FKwqMLhMW4
Noah Hanifin notched 2-1—3 and helped the @NHLFlames score six goals on the road in the "Battle of Alberta" for just the third time in the past 25 years following March 22, 2014 (8-1 W) and Jan. 21, 2012 (6-2 W). #NHLStats: https://t.co/DOuJWTLh19 https://t.co/Win2SHTjnL
Might be the #Flames most satisfying victory of the season so far — a 6-3 triumph in a physical, feisty edition of the Battle of Alberta.
Without question the most emotionally engaged and physical game of the #flames season. They deserve a ton of credit for weathering trade season speculation and beating 3 -very- good teams in a row.
#Flames take a decisive 6-3 win over Edmonton in round three of the Battle of Alberta. First win vs. the Oilers since October 15th, 2022. Round four goes April 6th in Calgary. Second career four-point game for Noah Hanifin. Dan Vladar’s first win since Jan 16th vs. Arizona.
3-0 for the hyenas. Full marks to #Flames for coming out and playing a calm, composed, relaxed game in a hostile environment and being opportunistic off Oilers turnovers. Impressive performance so far.