The Edmonton Oilers play their one-and-only Battle of Alberta of the regular season at Rogers Place against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
You can watch the game on Hockey Night in Canada & Sportsnet or listen live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 630 CHED, beginning at 8:00pm MT.
Subscribe to Oilers+ to unlock the Pre-Game Show that will begin at 7:30pm MT along with more exclusive live and behind-the-scenes content, including The Drop: Episode 3 that chronicles last season's unforgettable Battle of Alberta in the second round of the playoffs.

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PRE-GAME RAW | Coach Jay Woodcroft
PRE-GAME RAW | Kailer Yamamoto
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VIEWING INFORMATION
You can watch Tuesday's game on Sportsnet & Hockey Night in Canada at 8:00 PM MT.

INSIDE THE OILERS

News and notes from Oilers practice at Rogers Place on Friday, where the players and coaches held a quick and efficient practice before waging the first Battle of Alberta of the regular season on Saturday.
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PRE-GAME REPORT

EDMONTON, AB - It wasn't just the Battle of Alberta, it was an all-out War of Alberta.
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames pushed each other to the limit in a high-emotion, high-drama second-round series during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs that was ended in overtime on the stick of Connor McDavid in a 5-4 series-sealing victory in Game 5.
"It was a back-and-forth game where both teams didn't want to give up a lot," forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said. "The biggest thing was Connor's game-winner, so it was an exciting moment for us and we took a big step there. We want to keep building on that."
Saturday's matchup on Hockey Night in Canada will see the two provincial foes write the first chapter of their 2022-23 rivalry in their first of three regular-season matches and their only regular-season meeting at Rogers Place this season.
You can guarantee there's still some leftover animosity from their first post-season meeting in 31 years that will be expressed on the ice tonight.
"It was awesome. It was a war out there," forward Kailer Yamamoto said. "I don't think anything's going to be different now. I'm sure they want revenge, so it's going to be a good game and I'm looking forward to it."
Yamamoto confirmed in his morning media availability that he's fit and ready to make his season debut tonight in a tough matchup against Calgary after missing Wednesday's season-opening victory over Vancouver with an undisclosed injury.
"A little bit (frustrating), but I trust the docs back there and whatever they were saying, I was following. They had a good plan for me and I'm happy to get back out there tonight.
"My first game's a Battle of Alberta, can't ask for much more, so I'm very excited."

The Spokane, Wash. product took to the ice over the last two days for practice as he worked his way back to a return to the lineup and awaited his call to contribute for the first time this season. During Saturday's morning skate, Yamamoto was on the right wing of the second line with Evander Kane and Leon Draisaitl.
The skillset and likeability of Yamamoto, both on and off the ice, are well-documented as a tenacious winger who's a desirable linemate for his ability to win pucks off defenders and create space.
"Kailer is a heck of a player; someone who brings a little bit of personality to our team," he said. "He gets a lot of work done for his linemates and teammates and he's a popular guy in the dressing room
"It'll be a good shot in the arm for us."
After a season-opening win over the Canucks on Wednesday that didn't showcase Edmonton's A-game, Yamamoto's re-addition to the lineup will be a big boost for an Oilers team still looking to find stable ground in their details for the regular season.
"It's about just working on our game right now, getting our feet under us, and obviously, it was a good win for us the other night and we want to continue down that path," Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said
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. "We played these guys in playoffs, we played them a lot in the past couple of years, and we know a lot about them. The same thing on the other side, so you've got to be ready from the get-go tonight and put your best foot forward."
"We know over the past few years both teams have been getting better and better, so that enhances any rivalry."
STRENGTHENING FORCES
The Oilers and Flames have been restocking and retooling over the offseason for another inevitable campaign of Alberta animosity.
Calgary was a major mover and shaker during the offseason, making arguably the biggest roster move in the NHL by replacing the likes of forwards Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk with forward Jonathan Huberdeau and defenceman Mackenzie Weegar via trade from the Florida Panthers.
"I think their back end is like their forwards. They have really good players there," Woodcroft said. "Weegar obviously passes the puck really well, had a good year in Florida last year, and is someone their group really believes in.
Both inked long-term deals to play a big part in the Flames' future and the Battle of Alberta for seasons to come along with one of the biggest free-agent signings of the summer in Nazem Kadri, who signed to stay in Calgary for seven years.
"I think they're a good hockey team," Woodcroft said. "I think they have four lines that can all play. They've got a lot of skill with some of their new faces. For us tonight, we're going to really need a laser-tight focus and total commitment to our game plan and process tonight in order to take on that type of team that's going to come in tonight."
But just as the Flames have reinforced their ranks to challenge the Oilers, Edmonton has been strengthening their defences.
"That's them, but our focus is on us and our game plan and our process," Woodcroft commented.
"They've added some different pieces. They have a different look to their group, but I would say we added some pieces too. We might have a little bit of a different look as well."

The Oilers padded their goaltending with Jack Campbell, who signed for five years in Edmonton to be a pivotal part in the crease with Stuart Skinner and be a character addition to the dressing room. The new netminder made 33 saves on 36 shots in his Oilers debut on Wednesday against the Canucks to earn his first regular-season victory in Blue & Orange.
Dylan Holloway adds a dynamic dimension to the Oilers top-nine forwards and is projected to drop to the third line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Warren Foegele -- the latter of which could make his season debut along with Yamamoto from injury if he's good to go tonight.
Ryan Murray provided solid returns in a pairing with Evan Bouchard on the back end and looks to play a steady role this season on the Oilers blueline after lifting the cup with the Colorado Avalanche.
"I think we got better too," Yamamoto said. "We added Soupy and a lot of players, so I think we're up for the challenge and it's going to be a really good one."
There are new faces on each side of the Battle of Alberta that will certainly add to their respective armies, but the tactics each team deploys aren't expected to change much from what they saw of one another last season in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"We know they'll have the same systems," Nugent-Hopkins said. "They'll have the same kind of pressure that we're used to, and the same thing for us. You can bring in new faces, but I think with good teams, they're just adding and they're helping build on what they built in the past few years. I think that's kind of the mentality.
LINEUP NOTES
The potential additions of Yamamoto and Foegele back into the lineup could shuffle the forward lines from what the Oilers began the season with on Wednesday.
Jesse Puljujarvi remains on the top line with Connor McDavid, but Zach Hyman is expected to swap right wing of the second line for the left and take a top-line role in place of Evander Kane, who'll play on the left with Leon Draisaitl and the aforementioned Yamamoto.
That would mean Holloway heads to the third line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Foegele, while Ryan McLeod, who spent much of the preseason on the wing, centres the fourth line flanked by Brad Malone and Derek Ryan.
Woodcroft lauded McLeod's versatility as his greatest asset in his morning media availability, saying he has no reservations about deploying the young forward in any role with his ability to move throughout the lineup when asked.

"I think he's a really versatile guy," he said. "I think that's one of his key attributes and something that he brings to the table. I think he has the ability to move lines, move in and around the lineup, and I think part of that versatility up front, of moveable pieces on the chessboard, makes us a dangerous team.
"I'm a huge advocate of [McLeod]. He plays in every situation for us and down the middle, that's a lot of speed down the middle on all four lines for us.
After going with 11 forwards and six defenceman against Vancouver, the Oilers are back up to 12 forwards which will leave less shuffling and establish a bit more consistency in their flow up front from the bench.
But the coaching staff will use its expertise to know if and when it's time to mix up the lines if the situation presents itself.
"I think when you go with 11 forwards, you understand it's going to be a little bit of a mixed bag," Woodcroft added. "There are times when I think it requires a steady hand on the rudder and sticking with what your original plan was, and then there are times as a coaching staff we might not love what we're seeing.
"We're not afraid to change things up. The biggest thing, and this is what I'll keep coming back to, is that I think we have a lot of really good players. When you have a lot of really good players, it means you can have that type of flexibility. I have a strong belief in each person we dress and the contribution each person brings to our team is not only valued by their teammates, but their coaching staff as well."
In the opposite crease of Campbell, backup Dan Vladar is expected to be Calgary's starting netminder tonight over Jacob Markstrom after being in the starter's net and the first goalie off the ice at the Flames' morning skate.
-- Jamie Umbach, EdmontonOilers.com

PREVIEW

OILERS vs. FLAMES
STREAM: 8:00 p.m. MT; televised on Sportsnet & CBC
Oilers Team Scope
Oilers fans will get their one and only taste of the Battle of Alberta this season, with Saturday's game being the only time the Flames travel up the QEII to Rogers Place on the schedule.
Despite only a few games scheduled between the two teams, the Oilers know that this is an opportunity to set the tone against a side in which a playoff collision could be on the cards.
"We played them a lot more with the playoffs last year, they're a good team," Zach Hyman said. "Once the playoffs rolls around there's a good chance we'll be playing them again. We have to get there first, but two really good teams going at it. It's exciting when the Battle of Alberta has that extra meaning when there's two teams with high expectations. I don't look at the schedule too much, and three times feels a little light, but we'll make the most of it."
The Oilers opened their season on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks, picking up the 5-3 come-from-behind victory over the Pacific Division rival. The tandem of McDavid and Draisaitl continued to show why they are regarded as two of the best players in the National Hockey League, combining for four goals and seven points -- including a hat trick by the Oilers captain.

Jack Campbell had a solid first start as a member of the Blue & Orange, turning aside 33 of 36 shots against for a .917 save percentage. Although there was lots to like in the contest, the Oilers allowed eight powerplays for the visitors and had several other areas of their game they would like to clean up as the season progresses.
"It wasn't our best, certainly a lot of things to clean up. We didn't skate yesterday, we went over a lot of different things, had a good practice today, so we'll be ready to go tomorrow," Connor McDavid said. "We definitely make sure we're five tight all over the ice. We kind of got spread out the other night. Like you said, that crispness that we were missing kind of all night. Expect that tomorrow."
The Oilers could have some added reinforcements for the Hockey Night in Canada contest as both Kailer Yamamoto and Warren Foegele skated on Friday while they continue to work their way back from injuries sustained in the preseason.
Calgary Team Scope
Calgary is coming into the season with a very new look following the departure of franchise stalwarts Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, but one game into the new era, it looks as if they haven't missed a beat.
Calgary defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche on Thursday by a 5-3 score, getting offensive contributions from each of their key offseason additions in Mackenzie Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Nazem Kadri.
"Saw bits and pieces (of the game). We expected that, they're obviously really well coached," Zach Hyman said about the game. "They stick to their structure and their system and they have guys who can make plays. They're obviously a really good team and it's going to be a good challenge for us. We're excited, any time it's a Battle of Alberta on a Saturday night, everybody gets excited. It's going to be awesome."
Weegar assisted on a pair of goals, including a long stretch pass to hit fellow defenceman Rasmus Andersson coming out of the box for the break away goal to make it 3-1. Kadri and Huberdeau both had the primary assist on the Flames third period powerplay goals, which effectively put the game out of reach.
"Kadri is a hard guy to play against. A veteran guy that is playing great, had a great year last year," Connor McDavid said about the newest Flames forwards. "Obviously Huberdeau is such a great playmaker, passed the puck so well and always seems to create things when he's out there. Two different players, but both very good."
In net, it was Jacob Markstrom who turned aside 22 of 25 shots on the evening to pick up his first win of the season. The Swedish goaltender will be looking for a bounce back performance against the Oilers after allowing 24 goals in the five games of their second round matchup last May.

By The Numbers
Leon Draisaitl leads all current Edmonton Oilers point getters against the Flames with 49 in his career... Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has played the most career games versus Calgary with 48... The two Aberta teams have played each other 260 times in NHL, with each team playing 130 games at home... Connor McDavid's hat trick vs. Vancouver on Wednesday was the second time he's opened a season with at least three goals, with the '17-18 season being the other occasion... McDavid recorded his 700th career point in the season opener, making him the sixth fastest player in NHL history to reach that mark, trailing two former Oilers in Wayne Gretzky and Jarri Kurri...
Calgary leads the all-time series between the two teams with a 121-111-19-9 record... the Flames finished first in the Pacific and third in the Western Conference with 111 points last season... Calgary lost the 115 points of Johnny Gaudreau when he signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the offseason, but were able to replace him with the 115 points of Jonathan Huberdeau... Jacob Markstrom finished third in the NHL in goals-against average last season with a 2.22 mark... The Flames plus-85 goal differential was second in the NHL in '21-22...
Injury Report
OILERS - Warren Foegele - undisclosed (day-to-day), Kailer Yamamoto - undisclosed (day-to-day), Tyler Benson - knee (IR), Oscar Klefbom - shoulder (IR), Mike Smith - undisclosed (IR), Carter Savoie - lower-body (IR), Raphael Lavoie - undisclosed (IR) - Vincent Desharnais - wrist (IR)
FLAMES - Oilivier Kylington - Personal Reasons (No timeline)
-- Michael Arcuri, EdmontonOilers.com