The Edmonton Oilers will open their inaugural season at Rogers Place with a home-and-home series against the Calgary Flames. The historic Battle of Alberta kicks off in Edmonton on Wednesday, October 12 before the Oilers travel south to face off against their provincial rival, the Calgary Flames, on Friday, October 14.
The Oilers October home schedule is loaded with marquee matchups. In addition to Opening Night, the Oilers will travel to Winnipeg to face off against the Winnipeg Jets in the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ on Sunday, October 23, at Investors Group Field. The Oilers will also host Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres on October 16, the Carolina Hurricanes on October 18, the St.