Calgary erased a 3-0 deficit to stun Edmonton 4-3 in the Oilers’ home opener, with Matvei Gridin netting on his NHL debut and Nazem Kadri delivering the shootout winner in round eight.

Zary and Coleman struck in regulation, Kadri chipped in an assist, and Dustin Wolf stood tall with 32 saves. Edmonton’s surge came from Nugent-Hopkins and Draisaitl (400th), while McDavid added two assists as Skinner stopped 19 shots.

Kadri's eighth‑round shootout winner capped Calgary's rally from 3-0 to beat Edmonton 4-3 in the Oilers' home opener, keeping the Flames' early momentum intact.

Gridin scored in his NHL debut, Zary added a power-play strike, and Coleman parked the tying goal in the third before the shootout. Edmonton built the lead on Nugent-Hopkins, Mangiapane and Draisaitl, whose 400th goal was a milestone moment, but Calgary's depth and urgency carried the night.

Calgary leans on Kadri’s scoring punch and a budding supporting cast to finally push back into the playoffs, while Huska and Conroy emphasize work ethic and depth. With Huberdeau, Wolf and a youthful core driving the push, the Flames face a tougher opener and a heavy schedule that tests their upgraded but unproven depth.

The club bets on continued improvement from Coronato and Zary, a featured role for Wolf behind the crease, and a defense corps that must stay healthy and cohesive behind Andersson’s uncertain status. A new arena project adds off-ice momentum as Calgary pursues a sharper step forward.

Calgary's 2025-26 forward depth is taking shape with locks anchored by Huberdeau, Kadri, Sharangovich, Coronato, Backlund, Frost, Zary and Pospisil. Coleman and Lomberg are near certainties, while Farabee faces scoring and lineup pressure. Klapka and Kerins are clear bubble players, with Honzek, Hunt, Morton and Kirkland pushing for a last slot. An Andersson trade could shuffle both forward and defense depth, making camp pivotal for early-season roles.

The lineup leans toward a possible 14F/7D if the trade lands; Zary-Frost-Coronato could form a dynamic third line, with Backlund possibly sliding to 4C. The Oilers weekend series and Wranglers prospects provide a live read on the pipeline as no veteran PTOs have been added yet, keeping Calgary flexible into training camp.