Iconic sports rivalries are built to stand the test of time.
No matter the players. No matter the coaches. No matter the standings. No matter who won the last game -- or the last 10.
It's a seed planted between two teams that can't be uprooted. The bad blood is merely transfused, one generation to the next.
The Battle of Alberta -- featuring the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames -- is that kind of rivalry. Like a fine wine, it has only gotten better with age. And the latest vintage (Game 1, 9:30 ET, ESPN) could be a classic.