description Flames-Oilers Rivalry Overview
The Flames-Oilers rivalry is a National Hockey League competition between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, whose cities are both in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is commonly called the Battle of Alberta and includes regular-season games as well as playoff meetings. The rivalry reflects provincial proximity and has been especially associated with periods when both clubs featured strong teams in the same Western Canadian hockey market.
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Which teams play in the Flames-Oilers rivalry?
The rivalry is between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, two National Hockey League clubs from Alberta. It is widely known as the Battle of Alberta.
Why is the Flames-Oilers rivalry called the Battle of Alberta?
Calgary and Edmonton are Alberta’s two major cities, and their NHL teams represent the province’s most prominent hockey markets. The rivalry combines geographic proximity with repeated competition for provincial and divisional status.
What happened when the Flames and Oilers met in the 1986 playoffs?
Calgary defeated Edmonton 4-3 in the 1986 Smythe Division Final. The series is remembered as one of the defining playoff chapters of the Battle of Alberta.
When did the Flames and Oilers last meet in an NHL playoff series before 2022?
Their 2022 second-round series was the first playoff meeting between the clubs since 1991. Edmonton won the 2022 series four games to one.
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