Devin Cooley was excellent in net for the Flames in Edmonton, making 43 saves on 45 shots, including some absolutely incredible stops in the third period. Calvin Pickard was less sharp at the other end of the ice, allowing four goals on 15 shots before ceding the crease to Brett Brochu.

Two wins in the same night. 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.

If you think I complained a lot about last night’s pre-season game against the Jets, then just imagine how annoying it is to write a recap for two pre-season games.

Matt Coronato scored twice and Jonathan Huberdeau assisted on three goals as the Calgary Flames beat the host Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in one of two split-squad games between the provincial rivals on Monday night.

Backlund and Coleman have played together for years, but this is Zary’s first look alongside the two veterans and the signs of chemistry were evident in the second period when the Flames scored four times to blow open a game that was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes.

Present your Edmonton Oilers pride with the Paul Coffey Navy Blue Alternate Jersey! The screen print graphics on this jersey will make you stand out from the crowd when cheering for your Edmonton Oilers.

Monday at Rogers Place confirmed what the Edmonton Oilers already knew: nothing is going to come easily this season. Not even a meaningless pre-season game against what was supposed to have been an overmatched,