Unbeaten Flames stay hot with 4-1 win over winless Oilers [Video]

Rasmus Andersson had a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames remained undefeated to start the NHL season, defeating the rival Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday.

Anthony Mantha, Justin Kirkland and Connor Zary also scored for the Flames, who improved to 3-0.

Jeff Skinner replied for the Oilers who are off to another dreadful start at 0-3 after beginning last season at 2-9-1 but then rebounding to make it all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final before losing out to the Florida Panthers. Edmonton has been outscored by a combined 15-3 in their first three contests, all at home.

Dan Vladar had 24 saves in the Calgary net, while Stuart Skinner made 25 stops between the pipes for Edmonton.

Takeaways

Flames: Mantha’s 300th point of his NHL career was a game winner. The Flames went up 2-1 seven minutes into the third period after sustained pressure …