The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have arrived in style for the Heritage Classic.
The Battle of Alberta will be played outdoors today, at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The near-freezing temperatures didn’t prevent Flames players from walking into the stadium shirtless, as they rocked matching overalls, boots, and cowboy hats.
It was Nazem Kadri’s idea, apparently.
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Yeehaw! 🤠
📺: Watch the NHL #HeritageClassic TONIGHT at 7p ET on TBS, @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/05lqtBYnbo
— NHL (@NHL) October 29, 2023
Giddy up, it's #HeritageClassic day! pic.twitter.com/Gs81z2ScWx
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) October 29, 2023
The Oilers, meanwhile, lived up to their name. Players rolled into the stadium in matching oil field worker getups, complete with sunglasses and helmets.
The Oilers have arrived. 🛻
Don't miss the NHL #HeritageClassic tonight at 7p ET on TBS, @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet, and @TVASports! 🥶 pic.twitter.com/aIhgHrORZD
— NHL (@NHL) October 29, 2023
THE OILERS HAVE ARRIVED. ⛽️#HeritageClassic | @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/x0f1GWs7vX
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 29, 2023
Oily boys ⛽️#HeritageClassic | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/mZMBIzfZLB
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 29, 2023
Both teams will look a bit different from usual on the ice today too, as the Oilers and Flames are wearing special Heritage Classic uniforms for the game.
Greetings. There's a #HeritageClassic today. 🌞
📺: Catch the @TimHortons #HeritageClassic at 7p ET on TBS, @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet, and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/gAhpHw6kbX
— NHL (@NHL) October 29, 2023
While both the Oilers and Flames seem to be embracing the experience, both teams are also desperate for a win. The Oilers enter the game with a woeful 1-5-1 record after seven games, while Calgary is not much better, at 2-5-1.
Edmonton should get a big boost, as Connor McDavid appears ready to return to the lineup.
Clear skies are expected tonight, with temperatures dipping below 0°C during the game.
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