Calgary Hitmen lose, ending five-game winning streak

The Calgary Hitmen lost 8-4 to the Edmonton Oil Kings, ending their five-game winning streak. Edmonton took an early lead and scored five consecutive goals, while Calgary struggled to keep up despite outshooting Edmonton 46-29. Ethan Moore scored two power-play goals for Calgary, bringing his season total to 21. The Hitmen remain two points behind the Medicine Hat Tigers for first place in the Eastern Conference, with three games left in the regular season. The Oil Kings have secured a playoff spot, currently sitting in seventh place in the conference. Calgary will play again on Wednesday against Red Deer, followed by a game against the Tigers on Sunday.