History repeats itself. That lesson is in black and white numbers for the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
The Oilers return from the holiday break with an 18-15-2 record, the exact same mark they sported through 35 games last season. Edmonton is in a similar spot, sitting outside a playoff position.
The Oilers have one win in their last five games and return to action following a disappointing 5-2 home loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Edmonton surrendered five unanswered goals while blowing a 2-0 lead. "It doesn't matter who we play. It's a big game no matter who we're playing," McDavid said. "Obviously Calgary, we know the history there, so it's a big game for us. That's the bottom line."
Like the Oilers in their last game, the Flames wasted a lead. In fact, the Flames twice saw a one-goal edge disappear. However, they can take solace in bouncing back and earning a victory.
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