If you’ve followed the Edmonton Oilers or the Calgary Flames, you know the Battle of Alberta isn’t just another matchup—it’s personal. The rivalry has been burning since the 1980s, and every few years, it flares up in a way that reminds fans why this one still matters.
It was on the evening of Oct. 12, 2016, when the Edmonton Oilers officially played their first NHL game at their current home, Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton.
As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.
The Oilers goaltending problems this season are causing fans and media to put pressure on the controversial goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, leading to one Oilers analyst to suggest an interesting replacement.
The Edmonton Oilers are just three weeks away from the ten year anniversary of hiring goalie coach Dustin Schwartz, still with the organization despite so many calls to be fired.
In the penultimate game of the season, the Edmonton Oilers played a meaningless game for them, losing 5-2. However, to the Arizona Coyotes, the game and the win mean a ton, as the organization will be heading to Salt Lake City.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 21 years after sweeping the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.