Connor Zary scored twice and added an assist Monday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in part of a split-squad NHL pre-season doubleheader.

On Monday, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers played twice – once in Calgary and once in Edmonton. In the Edmonton half of the set, the Flames spotted themselves a 4-0 lead by the midway point of the second period and managed to fend off a second half charge from Edmonton’s aces,

Connor Zary scored twice and added an assist Monday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in part of a split-squad NHL pre-season doubleheader.

Matt Coronato scored twice and Jonathan Huberdeau assisted on three goals as the Calgary Flames beat the host Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in one of two split-squad games between the provincial rivals on Monday night.

On Monday, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers played twice – once in Calgary and once in Edmonton. In the Calgary half of the proceedings, after a fairly even first 20 minutes, the home side pulled away.

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Backlund and Coleman have played together for years, but this is Zary’s first look alongside the two veterans and the signs of chemistry were evident in the second period when the Flames scored four times to blow open a game that was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes.

Matt Coronato scored a pair of goals and Jonathan Huberdeau recorded three assists as the Calgary Flames remained perfect in NHL pre-season play, defeating the hometown Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in one of a pair of split-squad games between the provincial rivals on Monday night.