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Chris Cuthbert, Craig Simpson to call Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames series

By Zach Laing

May 16, 2022, 15:26 EDTUpdated: May 16, 2022, 15:43 EDT

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The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are in for a treat.

With the two teams destined for a second-round matchup, Sportsnet has assigned Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson for play-by-play and colour commentary.

Chris Cuthbert in my eyes is the best hockey play-by-play broadcaster out there, so this is a massive win for Albertan hockey fans. Simpson, too, has been a solid colour voice for a long time. It’s a true treat that we’ll get to listen to these two.

As I mentioned last night, the series games breakdown as follows:

G1	Wed., May 18	Edmonton @ Calgary, 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT	SN & CBC
G2	Fri., May 20	Edmonton @ Calgary, 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT	SN & CBC
G3	Sun., May 22	Calgary @ Edmonton, 8 p.m. / 5 p.m. PT	SN & CBC
G4	Tues., May 24	Calgary @ Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT	SN & CBC
G5*	Thurs., May 26	Edmonton @ Calgary, TBD	TBD
G6*	Sat., May 28	Calgary @ Edmonton, TBD	TBD
G7*	Mon., May 30	Edmonton @ Calgary, TBD	TBD

Cuthbert has worked for a variety of broadcasting organizations throughout his career working for CTV, NBC and TSN, but joined Sportsnet in June 2020. Last year, he called the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run, and did the Cup Finals alongside Simpson.

Playoff hockey in Alberta. Wild times.

Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist. He can be followed on Twitter at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach@oilersnation.com.