Flames' 1986 Upset: The Turning Point

About this episode

The episode discusses the Calgary Flames' unexpected victory over the Edmonton Oilers in 1986, a pivotal moment in their rivalry.

On this day, forty years ago, the Calgary Flames defied expectations by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game seven of the Smythe Division final, marking a significant upset in the Battle of Alberta rivalry. The Flames victory, sealed by a fortunate goal, sparked a wild celebration in Calgary and set the stage for their future success in the NHL. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2206a0826eee9979

Topics covered

• Calgary Flames
• Edmonton Oilers
• NHL history
• sports rivalry
• upset victory

Keywords

• Calgary Flames
• Edmonton Oilers
• Smythe Division final
• NHL
• sports history
• Battle of Alberta
• upset

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

Places: Calgary

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