The Edmonton Oilers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2006 after defeating the Calgary Flames Thursday night.
On this day in 1943: Former Oiler Bill “Cowboy” Flett is born down Highway 16 in Vermillion, AB. He played in Edmonton for four seasons from 1976 through the 79-80 season—his last as a professional hockey player.
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The Oilers will look to eliminate the Calgary Flames Thursday night as Edmonton leads the series 3-1 into Game 5.
Edmonton Oilers maintain their series lead over the Calgary Flames in the second round of the playoffs with a 5-3 win in Game 4 Tuesday night.
The Edmonton Oilers are up 2-1 in their second-round playoff series against the Calgary Flames. Game 4 goes at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers beat out Calgary Flames 4-1 to take series lead Sunday night at Rogers Place.
Rogers Place should be rowdy Sunday night when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in Game 3 of the playoff series.
The Edmonton Oilers rallied from an early deficit for a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames Friday night. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1.
Mike Smith will start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers Friday night in Game 2 of their series against the Calgary Flames.

The Calgary Flames staved off an Edmonton Oilers comeback attempt for a 9-6 win in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series.