Last night, the Edmonton Oilers went up against the Calgary Flames in the newest episode of the Battle of Alberta rivalry. The game was full of excitement, ending with the Flames taking the win with a score of 6-3.
A notable incident happened in the second period involving Connor McDavid, Blake Coleman and Mattias Janmark.
Calgary Flames' Blake Coleman Hits Connor McDavid Hard, and Mattias Janmark Forces his to Drop the Gloves
Thegame definitely heated up when Blake Coleman delivered a major hit on Connor McDavid.
You can see the hit here:
Not too long after, even if the hit led to a goal by Zach Hyman, Oilers' Mattias Janmark challenged Coleman:
Watching these moments unfold, it's clear that despite the loss, the Oilers look like a team who's ready for the playoffs. A team standing up for each other shows a strong sense of unity.
With this kind of team spirit, it'll be surprising to see them lose in the playoffs. Do you think we will get to see Connor McDavid win the Stanley Cup this season?