Edmonton Oilers - Calgary Flames

The Facts

• One of the top-ranked clubs faces a lower-table side fighting for vital survival points (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - NHL Playoffs and 13th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Edmonton won 2.
• In recent outings, Edmonton has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Calgary shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Both teams have recently been through a succession of home fixtures.
• Bookmakers give the edge to Edmonton for this game.
• Confirmed absences for Edmonton: Andersen F. (Knee Injury) Dickinson J. (Injury) Ekholm M. (Upper-Body Injury) Janmark M. (Injury) Levi D. (Injury) Regula A. (Injury) Savoie M. (Lower-Body Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Calgary: Honzek S. (Lower-Body Injury) Huberdeau J. (Hip Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Edmonton: Hyman Z. (Upper-Body Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Edmonton has recorded 12 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 64:54 (averaging 3.2:2.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Edmonton against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 37:32 goals (averaging 3.7:3.2 per game).