An interesting match will end the game day in the framework of the NHL playoffs, Calgary and Edmonton will meet each other. The third game of these teams will be held on May 22 at 03:00 Moscow time at Rogers Place. Our portal has also prepared its own version of the forecast for this game for you.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have been showing a good game since the start of the season, especially with regard to the team's offensive leaders, who again actively began to score points in the new championship. The season was spent powerfully by the Edmonton players, which was not a revelation for the fans. In the playoffs, everything turned out to be not so rosy, the problems in building the defense of the Oilers were revealed, which only worsened in the games against the powerful Calgary. However, in the last match we managed to take revenge on the road.
Calgary Flames
Many newcomers signed "lights" in all lines, significantly strengthening the depth of the composition. We had a hard start in the championship with defeats, but after that we managed to adjust the game and give out an impressive series of victories, surprising the entire hockey community. The "lights" started the playoffs successfully, in a stubborn struggle they defeated Dallas in seven games, after which they exchanged victories with Edmonton.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Calgary - Monahan (hip injury).
Edmonton - Klefbom (shoulder injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a 3-5 victory for Edmonton.
- Edmonton has lost only twice in its last five matches.
- Calgary has three wins in their last five meetings.
Forecast
Calgary looks like a small favorite in this confrontation, which this season began to show closed defensive hockey, which brings its results and is extremely inconvenient for any opponent. After the defeat in the last meeting, the guests will be motivated to win.