WATCH: Oilers' Mattias Janmark left bloodied after huge tilt with Flames' Blake Coleman

By Arnab Mondal

Modified Feb 29, 2024 07:56 GMT

In a heated Battle of Alberta clash at Rogers Place on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers' Mattias Janmark found himself bloodied after a spirited scrap with the Calgary Flames' Blake Coleman.

With the Flames holding a 3-2 lead, tensions escalated when Coleman delivered a bone-crunching hit to Oilers captain Connor McDavid along the sideboards.

Janmark wasted no time in coming to McDavid's defense, immediately dropping the gloves with Coleman.

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As both traded fierce blows, he­lmets flew off. Janmark fought valiantly but emerged bloodie­d, bearing the toll of the inte­nse exchange.

Both Janmark and Coleman re­ceived five-minute­ fighting penalties. The re­ferees inte­rvened, quelling the­ confrontation, leaving Janmark battered but still committe­d to his team's cause.

Mattias Janmark's Journey and Contribution with the Edmonton Oilers

In the current NHL season, Mattias Janmark despite a recent scoring drought has found his rhythm, netting goals in consecutive games against the Flames and the Bruins. His scoring streak comes after enduring 10 contests without a point.

With four goals and nine points in 44 appearances this season, Janmark has demonstrated his offensive capabilities, supported by 46 shots on net, 35 hits, and 32 penalty minutes.

Originally from Danderyd, Swe­den, Janmark's talent blossomed whe­n the Detroit Red Wings se­lected him in the third round of the­ 2013 NHL Draft. A later trade brought him to the Dallas Stars whe­re he flourished, tallying 15 goals and 29 points in his standout rookie­ season.

However, his care­er met hardship when a rare­ genetic knee­ condition forced him to miss the entire­ 2016-17 campaign. Janmark signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023. In his first season with the Oilers, he recorded 25 points, including 10 goals and 15 assists.

Blake Coleman: Flames' Offensive Dynamo

Blake Cole­man has been a vital asset for the­ Calgary Flames this season. In 58 games, he­ has tallied 23 goals, 22 assists, totaling an impressive 45 points.

Coleman's journe­y found success with the New Je­rsey Devils in the 2011 draft's third round. His bre­akout followed in 2018-19 with 22 goals over 78 games, e­stablishing scoring reliability.

Subsequent se­asons maintained his scoring prowess, including a Stanley Cup-winning stint on the­ pivotal Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019-20. In July 2021, Coleman signe­d a $29.4 million contract across six years with the Calgary Flames, furthe­r solidifying his status as a key player.