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There was the rough stuff on the ice and then the war of words off it. Indeed, the Battle of Alberta between the NHLFlames and EdmontonOilers is back. (sportsnetspec)

Fast, crisp, 4-3 hockey.“He’s just a young punk that has to figure that aspect out in the game,” Edmonton’s Zack Kassian said of Calgary’s Matthew Tkachuk, after another Flames-Oilers game where Tkachuk played uber-physical yet refused an invitation to fight. “It’s sad because he’s a pretty good player but he’s a .

“If you’re going to hit like that you have to answer the bell every once in a while. Especially one, two, three in the game,” said Kassian. “In the third he followed me into the corner, right? He’s clearly trying to target me, which I like. I’m standing here. I love that stuff.” “It’s sad because he’s a pretty good player but he’s a , to be honest. Straight up. That’s the definition of it. Wouldn’t fight me two years ago. Said I was a fourth-liner. Now I have 13 goals.The worst part for Edmonton? Kassian received a double-minor, the Flames made it 4-3 with a power-play goal 39 seconds into the third period, and the Oilers couldn’t muster another goal.

 

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NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Sissy boy deserved getting owned by Kassian. About time time somebody got him. Obviously sissy’s teammates doesn’t think he’s worth helping out in a fight!!

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec TLDR: “Superstar won’t fight plug on my team 😢😢😢”

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec The hearing scheduled for Monday may give Kassian more time to work on creating fire.

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Oilers won that game. Regardless of the score. That beat down on Tkachuk was awesome and imagine how many players sending Kassian a job well done note this morning! Haha. So good!

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Tkachuk always turtles, the hit coming around the net was as described 'questionable' so back it up, never does, he's cheap, even Marchand will fight & back it up

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Getting tired of the “turtles” antics. Yes, he’s an agitator, but answer the bell! You gonna play with the big boys, then be accountable for your actions!

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Would have been really good if the Oilers could match Zach’s energy? I was a huge fan of Tkachuk but he has gone too far now with the turtles! No respect - Totally with Mr. Z

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec It only took a season off. Glad it’s back. This would be a sick playoff matchup come April!

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec It was worth the two pts.....

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Can’t say it strongly enough. Tkachuk is DIRTY! Tkachuk tries to INJURE! Oh and Tkachuk is a total pansy COWARD!

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Oilers fans think Tkachuk is a rodent who takes cheap shots & Flames fans see nothing wrong. Oilers fans see a dirty head shot & a charge & Flames fans see clean hits. We need an unbiased call. kfraserthecall should Thachuk have been penalized for either hit on Kassian?

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Kassian dropped some absolute bombs on Tkachuk, my word that dude was seeing red.

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Your homer colors are showing Spec

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Tkachuk was in the conductors seat tonight, made some solid hits and drew a penalty that lead to the GWG, mission accomplished 🔥

NHLFlames EdmontonOilers Spec Turtles in the BOA do not exist . furthest thing from the BOA.

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