The Flames vs Oilers clash arrives on Tuesday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton, marking the first of back-to-back Battle of Alberta matchups during the holiday season. After 76 days since their controversial 4-3 shootout loss on October 8, the Oilers look to avenge what remains a sore point in their season.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Puck drops at 7:00 PM MST (9:00 PM ET) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Edmonton leads with a 18-13-6 record while Calgary sits at 15-17-4
- Connor McDavid leads the NHL with 62 points in 37 games and extends his point streak to 10 games
- Connor Ingram makes his second straight start, fresh off a 26-save debut in Sunday’s 4-3 victory over Vegas
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The Edmonton Oilers have been waiting 76 days to settle the score after that October 8 shootout defeat in Calgary. That game saw the Oilers build a 3-0 lead before the Flames mounted an improbable comeback, with Blake Coleman scoring just 40 seconds into the third period to tie it. Nazem Kadri ultimately sealed it in the eighth round of the shootout.
Since that loss, Edmonton has transformed their season. They went 6-2-0 over their last six games and sit in a tie for second place in the Pacific Division. Leon Draisaitl recorded his 400th career goal in that opening-night loss, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for Edmonton in regulation.
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Connor McDavid has been absolutely on fire, overtaking Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL scoring lead with 62 points in 37 games. His point streak has now reached 10 consecutive games with 26 points, including goals in five straight games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded two power-play goals and an assist against Vegas on Sunday, reaching the 30-point milestone this season.
Zach Hyman has been remarkable since his return from injury, posting 16 points in 18 games with eight goals over his last 10 games. Leon Draisaitl hasn’t tallied a goal in his last eight games but has racked up 15 assists over that stretch, continuing his playmaking excellence.
Opposing Forces: Calgary Looks to Build Momentum
| Team | Record | Key Strength |
| Edmonton Oilers | 18-13-6 | Elite scoring led by McDavid |
| Calgary Flames | 15-17-4 | Recent offensive surge, 6-3 over Vegas |
The Calgary Flames come into tonight riding a wave of confidence after posting a 6-3 victory over the Golden Knights on Saturday. They now sit five points back of the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and have won consecutive contests heading into this critical matchup. Dustin Wolf stopped all six shots he faced in the shootout during that October meeting, showcasing the netminding that could prove critical tonight.
Ingram Makes Historic Second Consecutive Start for Edmonton
Connor Ingram gets his second consecutive start after making 26 saves in his Oilers debut on Sunday against Vegas. The 28-year-old goaltender was recalled from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on Friday to replace the injured Tristan Jarry, who is expected to miss a couple of weeks with a lower-body injury sustained in Boston.
Ingram posted impressive numbers in 2024-25 with the Arizona Coyotes, recording 23 wins with a .907 save percentage and 2.91 goals against average. His first performance in an Oilers uniform showed why the team believes in him, with solid defensive support from Darnell Nurse and Spencer Stastney in the final minute helping seal the Vegas victory.
Will Edmonton’s High Power Play Percentage Prove Decisive Tonight?
The Oilers power play ranks among the elite at 33.3%, while the Flames sit at 14.0%. Meanwhile, Edmonton’s penalty kill registers at 77.6% while Calgary’s stands at a respectable 82.1%. These special teams numbers could prove pivotal in what promises to be a heated rivalry matchup.
The game also marks the first of two consecutive meetings, with the teams squaring off again on Saturday, December 27 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Historically, the Flames lead the all-time regular-season record 141-129-18-6, but the Oilers dominate in playoff meetings with a 23-12 edge. Can Edmonton’s current hot streak finally overcome Calgary’s pesky defense and find redemption for that October heartbreak?
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