Battle of Alberta Resumes: Edmonton's Playoff Hopes Fizzle with Flames Win

In one of the best, most meaningful provincial scuffles in recent memory the Calgary Flames eliminated the rival Edmonton Oilers from post-season contention with a 3-2 win at Rexall Place. And no, this isn’t an April Fool’s Day trick. A fantastic episode of the Battle of Alberta saw two desperate teams play determined hockey as each side fought to remain in the playoff hunt. For the Flames, the win renews slight hope for a chance at the Northwest Division title, sitting three points behind the current leader Minnesota Wild after tonight‘s victory. Both teams played admirably throughout. Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff appeared in his 75 th start of the year to break his own franchise record. The patient Finn would make several key saves to keep his team in the game and hold on for the important win. Outshot in the game 30-17, the Flames are now 6-2 in the eight games in which they were held under twenty shots this season. Edmonton showed the initial jump as Jarret Stoll had an ... (link)