Edmonton Oilers host Calgary Flames in early NHL clash

NHL regular season showdown

The NHL regular season continues on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with a key Western Conference matchup at Rogers Place, Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers will welcome the Calgary Flames in a battle set to kick off at 01:00 UTC. Both teams are keen to build momentum early in the campaign, with the Oilers sitting second in the standings and the Flames placed sixth.

Standings and recent form

Edmonton Oilers have made a strong start to the season, winning all three of their opening matches to accumulate 6 points. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 4, boasting a goal difference of +5. Their recent form in the last five games shows four wins and just one loss, including a 2-1 away victory over Vancouver Canucks on 25 September and a 5-2 home triumph against Winnipeg Jets on 20 September. The Oilers have been prolific offensively, averaging 3.2 goals per game, while their defence has conceded only 1.4 goals per match on average. In contrast, the Calgary Flames have experienced a more mixed start. They have played three games, winning once and losing once, with 3 points and a goal difference of -1 after scoring 8 and conceding 9. Their broader recent record across five matches reveals two wins and three losses, featuring a narrow 3-1 home win against Vancouver Canucks on 23 September and a 3-4 away loss to Seattle Kraken on 25 September. The Flames average 2.4 goals scored and 2.6 goals conceded per game, reflecting a more open and less consistent run.

Head-to-head history

These two teams have met once during the current season. On 5 February 2026, the Calgary Flames hosted Edmonton Oilers in a close contest that ended 4-3 to the Flames. This solitary meeting has produced seven goals, indicating a competitive edge between the sides. The Flames hold the advantage with one win to none for the Oilers in their head-to-head record so far this season.

What to expect on Sunday

With Edmonton Oilers unbeaten in their opening three matches and enjoying the home advantage at Rogers Place, they look set to continue their positive run. Their recent form and goal-scoring prowess could prove challenging for the Flames, who have struggled for consistency but remain capable of striking back. Calgary will hope to overturn the narrow deficit in their head-to-head record and claim a valuable road win to climb higher in the standings. The gap of 3 points between the teams adds extra significance to this encounter early in the NHL season.

Where the teams stand

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