Players grades: Edmonton Oilers newcomers and vets shine in win over Calgary Flames
The Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-1 pre-season victory over the Calgary Flames, with standout performances from Connor McDavid and newcomer Vasily Podkolzin. The team remains undefeated in their pre-season campaign ahead of the regular season opener.
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Sports reporting on pre-season performance provides fans with insights into team dynamics and player development before the official season begins.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Players grades: Edmonton Oilers newcomers and vets shine in win over Calgary Flames Author of the article: By David Staples • Edmonton Journal Published Sep 26, 2026 Last updated 10 hours ago 3 minute read Join the conversation Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) plays the puck past Edmonton Oilers' forward Mathieu Joseph (21) during first period pre-season NHL action at Rogers Place, in Edmonton Saturday Sept. 26, 2026. Photo by David Bloom Photo by David Bloom / Postmedia Article content The Edmonton Oilers had an easy night of it, getting a 3-0 lead after two periods and cruising to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames .
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