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Oilers Split Preseason Games Against Flames, McDavid Sits Out

9/23/2025

Summary

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The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their 2025 NHL preseason with split-squad games against the Calgary Flames, winning 3-0 in Calgary and losing 3-2 in Edmonton.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl did not play.
Matvey Petrov scored in the loss and earned the third star, while Connor Clattenburg scored in the shutout win.
The Oilers outshot the Flames, 30-14 in the loss and 29-20 in the win.
Rookie goaltenders Nathaniel Day and Samuel Jonsson achieved a shutout in Calgary.

History

Historical Context

The Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL in 1980 and quickly rose to prominence, winning five Stanley Cups by 1990, largely due to Wayne Gretzky's record-setting 92 goals in the 1981-82 season. Today, stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue this legacy, with their recent preseason matchups against the Calgary Flames highlighting a fierce rivalry that has shaped the franchise's identity.

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Story summary

The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their 2025 NHL preseason with split-squad games against the Calgary Flames, winning 3-0 in Calgary and losing 3-2 in Edmonton.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl did not play.
Matvey Petrov scored in the loss and earned the third star, while Connor Clattenburg scored in the shutout win.
The Oilers outshot the Flames, 30-14 in the loss and 29-20 in the win.
Rookie goaltenders Nathaniel Day and Samuel Jonsson achieved a shutout in Calgary.

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