The Battle of Alberta wasn't much of a fight this season.
With star pieces in place on both sides and growing optimism for a renewed rivalry between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, it was Edmonton that did all the damage, winning their fourth of four meetings Saturday night - the first ever season sweep over their divisional foes.
Suffice to say, Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan was none too thrilled about dropping another crucial game to a team they're chasing in the standings - on home ice, no less.
"I think we need to relook at everything," Gulutzan said. "How we play without a lead is probably, maybe, the top thing on the list."
"It's embarrassing," he added.
Gulutzan isn't wrong, the Oilers outscored the Flames 21-11 this season.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Oct. 12 | 7-4 |
| Oct. 14 | 5-3 |
| Jan. 15 | 2-1 (SO) |
| Jan. 21 | 7-3 |
Calgary remains slotted in the second Western Conference wild-card position with 51 points, one point clear of the surging Canucks, who own two games in hand.
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