Flashback to an amazing Battle of Alberta moment of history
PUBLICATION
Sky
April 4, 2023 (10:55 PM)
The Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames on February 1st, 2020, reached new heights when Oilers goalie Mike Smith and Flames netminder Cam Talbot engaged in a physical altercation. In a rare sight, the two goaltenders exchanged blows, with Smith coming out as the clear winner.
The incident added to the intense rivalry between the two Alberta-based teams, which dates back several decades, and added an extra level of excitement to the game.
A video of the tussle can be found below:
While a tweet from World Hockey Report with highlights of the game can be found below:
The Battle of Alberta has been a fixture in the NHL for years, and moments like this are a testament to the enduring passion and intensity of the rivalry between the Oilers and Flames. Fans on both sides will surely remember this fight between the two goaltenders for years to come.
POLL |
Who won this tilt? |
Cam Talbot | 0 | 0 % |
Mike Smith | 16 | 100 % |
List of polls |
|
Nov 11 | By Finnegan Frost Former Edmonton Oilers player called out by coach, sent packing to the AHL |
|
Nov 11 | By Finnegan Frost The Edmonton Oilers may be getting a massive discount on Stuart Skinner's next contract |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender receives tough news regarding injury |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Connor McDavid is being praised for his best game of the season |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Columbus Blue Jackets claim defenceman, snubbing Edmonton Oilers |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Connor McDavid reveals the true reason behind the Edmonton Oilers slow start |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Wild fan goes viral for chugging beer out of cowboy boot at road game |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Surprising candidate emerges as Edmonton Oilers top defender |
Previously on Oilers Insider