Flames down Kraken 6-2 as WHL clubs split results across Alberta
Alberta's NHL and WHL teams had mixed results in Friday night action, setting up a busy Saturday schedule including Edmonton's WHL Oil Kings hosting Kamloops.
The Calgary Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Friday, one of three NHL games that night alongside Florida's 5-2 win over Winnipeg and New Jersey's 5-2 win over Vegas.
In Western Hockey League play, Alberta teams had a split night. Red Deer beat Calgary 5-2, Medicine Hat edged Spokane 4-3 in a shootout, and Lethbridge fell to Brandon 3-2 in overtime.
Saturday's schedule features several Alberta matchups, including the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings hosting Kamloops and Medicine Hat visiting Tri-City. On the NHL side, Edmonton plays at the New York Islanders and Calgary travels to Colorado, while Calgary's AHL affiliate hosts Laval in the afternoon.
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