Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames out-gun Oilers in throwback game

Well, that escalated quickly.

The fourth instalment of the Battle of Alberta between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers took place on Saturday night in Calgary. In short: it was a lot.

The two teams combined for 14 goals in a highly entertaining, back and forth affair. The Flames managed to out-gun the high-powered Oilers offense, earning a 9-5 victory.

The rundown

The Oilers opened the scoring, and quickly. Evan Bouchard’s point shot was deflected by Derick Brassard past Jacob Markstrom to give Edmonton a 1-0 lead. (Chris Tanev was just beaten out for position in front by Brassard.)

But a little bit later, the Flames answered back. Elias Lindholm began the play with a puck battle in the…