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Big story -- Round 3 in the Battle of Alberta features two teams headed in opposite directions. The Flames have won two straight and four of five. The Oilers have lost four in a row after winning their first two games of the season.
Who's hot -- Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney has 4 points in his last three games, all assists. … The Flames have been getting outstanding play from forward Rene Bourque, who has 5 goals and an assist in his last two games, and goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff, who has two shutouts in his last three starts.