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Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers

NHLpreseason • 2027-2028 Season
completed
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Oilers
Edmonton
4
vs
Flames logo
Flames
Calgary
1
EDM 57%43% CGY
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Edmonton Oilers 57% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Oilers:

  • Home Field Advantage. Oilers are 1-0 at home this season; Flames are 0-1 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • ELO Rating. Oilers ELO 1521 vs Flames ELO 1474 (diff: +47)
  • Rest Days. Oilers rest advantage (2 days rest) over Flames (1 day rest)

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VenueRogers Place
Edmonton, AB

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Flames (away)
Oilers (home)
43%
Win probability
57%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Oilers defeated the Flames 4-1.

Our model predicted the Oilers would win with 57% confidence -- and they delivered. Even with modest confidence, the model got this one right.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Oilers and was a major factor: Oilers are 1-0 at home this season; Flames are 0-1 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • Injuries favored the Flames and was a notable factor: Flames healthier (2 out, 0 doubtful) vs Oilers (3 out, 0 doubtful)
  • ELO Rating favored the Oilers and was a contributing factor: Oilers ELO 1521 vs Flames ELO 1474 (diff: +47)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Oilers have 3 player(s) ruled out, while the Flames have 2.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Oilers won 4-1

Oilers won in a close game

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Oilers at 57%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Edmonton Oilers
  • InjuriesFavors Calgary Flames
  • ELO RatingFavors Edmonton Oilers
  • Rest DaysFavors Edmonton Oilers
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CGY
EDM
Home Field Advantage
Injuries
ELO Rating
Rest Days
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Understanding the win probability calculation

Home Field Advantage

Oilers are 1-0 at home this season; Flames are 0-1 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)

Oilers
Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 9/27/2026, 12:45:01 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oilers has a 57% win probability, while Flames has a 43% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

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