McDavid Stays Red-Hot, but Flames Edge Oilers in Tight Battle
If you’re looking at the Edmonton Oilers right now, this was one of those games that feels frustrating but also strangely familiar. Connor McDavid once again did what he’s been doing all season — producing at an elite level — but it still wasn’t enough as the Oilers fell 3-2 to the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
McDavid found the scoresheet to extend his point streak to 12 straight games, which is remarkable no matter how you look at it. During this run, he’s been almost unstoppable, piling up goals and assists while continuing to lead the NHL in scoring. Even in a loss, his presence was felt all night, and another highlight was added to what’s already been a dominant season. It was one of those goals where the effort was rewarded late, as he buried a rebound to pull Edmonton within one and set up a tense finish.
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Still, the Flames were able to hold on, and credit was due to Calgary for staying composed at home. The game started with the Flames striking first, once again putting the Oilers in a tough position. That trend has been costly for Edmonton all season, and it showed again here. Calgary’s opener came off a clean setup in the slot, and although Edmonton responded quickly on the power play through Evan Bouchard, the momentum never fully swung their way.
Bouchard’s goal was a reminder of how dangerous the Oilers’ man advantage can be. Leon Draisaitl picked up an assist on the play, extending his own point streak, and Edmonton’s power play continued to look sharp. However, opportunities later in the game were shut down, and that ended up being a key difference.
The turning point came in the second period, when a turnover deep in Edmonton’s zone was capitalized on by Ryan Lomberg. From there, Calgary played with confidence, and when Blake Coleman made it 3-1 in the third period, it felt like the Flames were firmly in control. That goal eventually stood as the game-winner.
Despite a late push, including McDavid’s goal and a near-miss off the post in the final minute, the comeback fell just short. Calgary’s goaltending held up under pressure, and the Saddledome crowd was treated to another strong home performance.
In the end, the story was familiar: McDavid kept rolling, the Oilers competed hard, but Calgary executed better in key moments. It was a narrow loss, but also a reminder that details — especially early goals and turnovers — continue to shape Edmonton’s results.
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