**Oilers Triumph 5-2 Over Flames in 2023 Heritage Classic** **Edmonton, AB** - The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 in the 2023 Heritage Classic, held on April 6, 2024, at McMahon Stadium. The Flames struck first on a power play goal by Tkachuk at 16:51 of the first period. However, the Oilers quickly responded with a short-handed goal by Evan Bouchard at 17:41 and a power play goal by Connor McDavid at 19:16. Tkachuk tied the game at 2-2 early in the second period, but the Oilers regained the lead on a goal by Leon Draisaitl at 12:32. Zach Hyman extended the Oilers' lead to 4-2 with a goal at 17:09. In the third period, Connor Kane sealed the Oilers' victory with an empty-net goal at 19:06. Despite being 1-for-15 with the man advantage in the last five games, the Flames failed to capitalize on their power play opportunities, while the Oilers' penalty kill remained strong. Overall, the Oilers outshot the Flames 33-27 and won the faceoff battle 54%-46%. With the victory, the Oilers improve their record to 37-23-7, while the Flames fall to 34-24-9.
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