The Oilers Flames Rivalry Peak (1980s-1990s)
The Battle of Alberta: A rivalry forged in the 1980s dynasty era.
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have a fierce rivalry known as the 'Battle of Alberta'. The Oilers are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Calgary Flames.
Quick Facts
- Rivalry name
- Battle of Alberta
- Division affiliation
- Smythe Division
- Oilers cups (era)
- 5 Championships
- Flames cups (era)
- 1 Championship
- Edmonton arena
- Northlands Coliseum
- Calgary arena
- Olympic Saddledome
Lore & Background
The Oilers won six straight division titles from 1981–82 through 1986–87. The source also says 'the Oilers also won six straight division titles from 1981–82 through 1986–87' and later 'the Oilers have not won a division title since 1987'. The source is unclear on whether they won in 1981–82.
Reader's Guide
Wayne Gretzky set the NHL assists record (109) and points record (164) in 1980–81. In 1981–82, he set the single-season goals record (92) and points record (212), with 120 assists.
Did You Know?
- The Oilers won the Stanley Cup five times: 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, and 1989–90.
- The Oilers are tied with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the most championships since the NHL–WHA merger.
- The Oilers have not won a division title since 1987, the longest drought in North American major professional sports.
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