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McDavid's Five Assists, Draisaitl's Power-Play Hat Trick Lift Oilers Over Flames 5-1

Calgary's penalties, including MacKenzie Weegar's ejection, left the visitors undermanned in a chippy rivalry game.

Dec 23, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) controls the puck as Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) moves in during the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Dec 23, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;  Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) takes on the Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (37) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates after scoring in overtime against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Edmonton went 3-for-6 on the power play, with Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins adding goals to Draisaitl's hat trick.
  • Weegar received an unsportsmanlike minor, then a game misconduct after protesting in the penalty box, reducing Calgary to five defencemen for the final 34 minutes.
  • A final-seconds scrum capped a night of 154 combined penalty minutes, including 100 minutes in misconducts between the rivals.
  • The Oilers have won four of five and are 8-2-1 in their past 11, pulling into a points tie atop the Pacific Division.
  • The Battle of Alberta resumes Saturday at the Saddledome following the league's holiday break.