The Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers in what promises to be a game to watch out for this Sunday.
The Flames have gotten off to a flying start to their campaign winning both of their opening fixtures. The Oilers, in a shocking turn of events, have gotten off to a bad start with two straight losses.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Sunday, October 13
- Time: 08:00 pm EDT
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, BSSW, and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Calgary Flames game preview
The Flames have started their campaign on the right foot with the team defeating the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers in their opening two games. The Flames have shown good attacking prowess having scored six goals-a-piece in both of their matches.
Calgary Flames injuries
Kevin Rooney (upper body) & Yegor Sharangovich (lower body) are both sidelined for the Flames due to their ongoing injuries. The return dates for these players are still not definite as both players are injured long-term.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers have gotten off to a shocking start to their season as they have lost their opening two fixtures against the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively.
The Oilers will be hopeful to get back in rhythm soon enough as they would be hoping to get back in contention for the Stanley Cup this time around.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane and Roby Jarventie are currently sidelined for the Oilers. Kane underwent surgery in September to repair his hip adductor and ab muscles and two hernias.
In Jarventie's case, he's dealing with a knee issue.
Flames and Oilers key players
Jonathan Huberdeau has scored three goals and provided two assists in the opening two fixtures for the Flames. The forward will be hoping to make year three of his run with the Flames his most prolific as the bar has not been set that high so far.
Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry have scored one goal each in their opening two games and they hope to get some points on board for the Oilers in game three and find their first win.