Calgary Flames' Connor Zary, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates Blake Coleman (20) and Mikael Backlund (11) during second period NHL preseason hockey action against the Edmonton Oilers in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. /The Canadian PressPhoto by Jeff McIntosh

Three takeaways from Flames’ split-squad victories over Oilers

by · Calgary Herald

Two wins in the same night.

Three takeaways from Flames’ split-squad victories over Oilers Back to video

Whatever happens over the winter, and external expectations remain low, Monday couldn’t have gone much better for the Calgary Flames as they completed a sweep of their split-squad exhibitions against the arch-rival Edmonton Oilers.  

Connor Zary and Yegor Sharangovich each potted a pair to lead a 6-1 rout at the Saddledome, while Matt Coronato tallied twice and Jonathan Huberdeau and Sam Honzek racked up three assists apiece as the travelling troupe earned a 6-3 victory at Rogers Place over a lineup that featured Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the rest of the Oilers’ big names.