The last time we saw a “Battle Of Alberta” take place was last playoff season, where both of Alberta’s NHL teams went face to face for a shot at the Stanley cup. It was an exiting moment for Canadian hockey, despite the fact that neither took home the coveted trophy. But the battle was reignited once again yesterday in game 2 of the season as they took to the ice to take up where they left off. Calgary, coming off their 5-3 season opening win against the Colorado Avalanche, found some playoff revenge yesterday as they went on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-3 Victoria last night. 

Michael Stone had a goal and two assists and Nazem Kadri added a goal and an assist in Calgary’s four-goal first period. Oiler’s powerhouse player Connor McDavid, Ryan McLoed and Cody Ceci had goals for the oilers but it wasn’t enough to fight a win from the Flames. 

It was a good night 🔥#Flames | @scotiabank pic.twitter.com/p8iPuFmJoF

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) October 16, 2022

This is the first time since the 2009-2010 season that the Flames have won their first two games of the NHL regular season. They took the lead in the lead in the first period which they maintained steadily throughout the game, something that the Vancouver Canucks have not been able to do since starting this season. One thing is for sure, Calgary is looking for redemption and have their eyes set on the playoffs again this season. 

The game was one of just three regular-season matchups between the bitter provincial rivals and the only one in Edmonton. The two teams will play in Calgary on Oct. 29 and they’ll again play in Calgary on Dec. 27 to conclude the Battle of Alberta for this season.