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October 9, 2025

Kadri scores shootout winner, Flames rally for 4-3 season-opening win over Oilers

Shane Jones The Canadian Press

Toronto Star

Kadri scores shootout winner, Flames rally for 4-3 season-opening win over Oilers

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.

Which Flames player stood out most in this comeback win, and what does it mean for fantasy rosters this week?How should fantasy managers approach Oilers players after this loss and McDavid’s extension?Which rookie or young player should fantasy managers watch most closely from Calgary?What does this game tell us about Calgary’s fantasy upside in shootouts and late-game scenarios?

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