How do the Edmonton Oilers feel about the Connor McDavid contract extension situation? Yes, the Oilers fanbase will witness McDavid’s brilliance on ice for a few more years; still, the extension could be a ticking time bomb: McDavid could be open to exploring other destinations if Edmonton doesn’t up its game soon.
If the Oilers want McDavid to continue leading the team long term, they need to redeem themselves, especially after two consecutive Stanley Cup defeats. To begin with, the team needs to show that it’s not just McDavid who deserves to win, but the whole team. The Oilers need to seize the first opportunity to change the narrative, and they get to do it in their match against the Calgary Flames tonight at 10.00 p.m. ET. You wouldn’t want to miss a moment of the action, and we have got you covered.
What are Oilers Vs Flames Streaming Options?
Ideally, you would want to watch it live at Rogers Place, but for those who cannot, you can stream the game from the comfort of your home. For fans in the United States, the Oilers vs. Flames showdown will be available for streaming on ESPN+. You can also watch it on NHL Center Ice. For fans in Canada, the game will be available to stream on Sportsnet+ and TVAS+. Furthermore, the game will be aired on SN1 and TVAS for national fans.
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Moreover, there are plenty of options available for NHL fans worldwide. For instance, every game can be streamed on NHL TV on DAZN in the United Kingdom. If you are in Sweden, cheering for your favorite Swedish players in the league, you can stream every game on ViaPlay.
Oilers Vs Flames Injury Report
As the Oilers brace themselves for their home opener, they have already faced a setback because defenseman Jake Walman will remain absent in Oilers vs. Flames tonight. “Head Coach Kris Knoblauch said that Walman is unlikely to play against the Flames because of an injury he sustained during the preseason, meaning that Alec Regula is poised to make his Oilers debut alongside Darnell Nurse on the second pairing based on Tuesday’s practice combinations,” the Oilers’ official website noted.
Moreover, Zach Hyman is still on the LTIR as he recovers from surgery to fix a broken wrist sustained during the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. Forward Mattias Janmark was also placed on the IR for an undisclosed injury and could be away for “one to two weeks.”
On the other hand, the Calgary Flames placed center Martin Pospisil and winger Jonathan Huberdeau on the IR on Monday.
With that, the Oilers’ home opener is upon us. The excitement has reached a fever pitch, and the community is pining to see if the men in blue and orange can finally recover after two Stanley Cup heartbreaks.
