The legend of the Battle of Alberta grows after the EdmontonOilers and NHLFlames author another classic chapter. (EricFrancis)
The winner: hockey
His teammates ate it up, as did a full house at Rogers Place that was peppered with fans in full-sized turtle costumes complete with oversized mouthpieces. Fans on both sides of Red Deer got what they wanted, as did the league, which cashed in on a ratings bonanza some worried wouldn’t live up to the hype.In a 90-second span late in the first period the fans were treated to a buffet of brilliance:
In the end, the Flames got them with a 4-3 shootout win, thanks to a Monahan goal that set the stage for Rittich’s saves on Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl and the help of a post on McDavid. The Flames have now won all three provincial meetings this year to sit two up on the Oilers, who visit Calgary Saturday.
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