Mon Oct 14 01:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Battle of Alberta Heats Up as Flames Face Oilers in Season Opener

The highly anticipated Battle of Alberta is back for the 2024-25 season as the Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight at Rogers Place. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet West and Sportsnet 960 THE FAN.

Based on pre-game warm-up lines, the Flames are expected to roll out a familiar core with some new faces. Sam Honzek, Nazem Kadri, and Andrei Kuzmenko are projected to lead the top line, while Jonathan Huberdeau, Martin Pospisil, and Anthony Mantha will form the second.

The Oilers, however, are keeping their cards close to their chest as no projected lineups were reported.

With the season opener promising a fiery contest between these provincial rivals, fans are eager to see which team will emerge victorious. The Flames will be looking to capitalize on their strong pre-season showing, while the Oilers will be hoping to start the season with a bang in front of their home crowd.

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