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Flames Prospects Sweep Oilers in Next Gen Showcase With 5–4 Win in Calgary

Evaluations now shift to main camp with invites expected in the coming days.

Overview

  • Calgary closed the two-game set at the Saddledome with a 5-4 decision, following a 6-5 win in Edmonton on Friday.
  • Matvei Gridin was named player of the game after scoring and driving offense, and Hunter Laing’s power-play deflection stood as the winner.
  • The series featured sustained physical play, including heavy hits from Mace’o Phillips and Axel Hurtig and a flurry of goals in the final frame.
  • Goalie Arsenii Sergeev made a highlight save late in the first period but was criticized for uneven puck tracking and confidence.
  • Availability remained fluid with collegiate and European commitments and precautionary scratches such as Zayne Parekh and Andrew Basha, and main-camp selections will be announced soon.