Fast Facts - Flames vs. Oilers

ROCKING THE RETROS
The Calgary Flames will be wearing their retro jerseys for tonight's Scotiabank Home Opener. This evening's contest marks the first of 12 home games that the Flames will wear their retro threads. A full jersey schedule can be found
HERE.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Matthew Tkachuk will play his first regular seaosn NHL game at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Over 24 years ago, his father, Keith, played his first home NHL game and the opponent was also the Edmonton Oilers. Tkachuk made his NHL debut on Wednesday in Edmonton, logging 12:30 of ice time.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS VS. EDMONTON
Mikael Backlund record his first NHL assist against the Oilers on Jan. 30, 2010.
TJ Brodie made his NHL debut on Oct. 7, 2010 against the Oilers.
Michael Frolik scored his first career hat trick against the Oilers on Oct. 31, 2015.
MILESTONES WITHIN REACH
Micheal Ferland needs 2 games for 100.
Troy Brouwer needs 5 points for 300.
Dennis Wideman needs 5 goals for 100.
Mark Giordano needs 7 games for 600.
Dougie Hamilton needs 8 assists for 100.
BROADCAST INFO
Sportsnet One and Sportsnet 360 will carry tonight's television broadcast while Sportsnet 960 The FAN will host the radio broadcast.

will be live-tweeting the game as well - follow along and use the hashtag
#EDMvsCGY
to join in the game conversation.