EDMONTON — These kids are apparently getting the hang of the Battle of Alberta.
Calgary Flames rookie winger Sam Bennett guesstimates he received nearly 100 text messages after Wednesday’s historic four-goal splurge against the Florida Panthers.
But from Edmonton Oilers phenom Connor McDavid, his childhood friend and former minor-hockey linemate? Crickets.
“I figured he’d be getting enough,” said McDavid, who has been out since early November due to a broken collarbone and isn’t expected back until after the NHL’s all-star weekend. “And I’m sure he doesn’t care too much if he hears from me.
“But good for him.