Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and an Edmonton police officer was honoured in a thrilling 3-0 win for the Edmonton Oilers in their season opener against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night at Rogers Place.
“It’s nice, it’s a good way to start,” the Oilers’ captain said after the game.
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Hats went flying onto the ice in the third period when McDavid scored an empty-net goal to complete the hat trick with just 59 seconds left in the game. Goaltender Cam Talbot made 26 saves for the shutout.
Watch below: Global News coverage of the fan excitement leading up to the game, the tribute to victims of the Edmonton attacks and post-game reaction from players.
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Oilers, Flames honour police officer who was a victim in Saturday’s terror attack -
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Oilers speak to reporters after winning home opener against the Flames -
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19-year-old Kailer Yamamoto’s first Oilers game -
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The people behind Edmonton Oilers radio broadcasts -
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Rogers Place rolls out some new food items for Oilers fans -
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On The Road show at Rogers Place for Oilers’ season opener -
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A conversation with the Oilers’ in-house announcer -
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There was a touching tribute before the game, as Const. Mike Chernyk stepped out onto the ice just four days after he was struck by a vehicle and stabbed during the attacks outside Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
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It was an exciting night for the thousands of people at Rogers Place. Here’s a look at the night, in photos.
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