Why Connor McDavid said Tristan Jarry “played great” after Edmonton Oilers defeated Calgary Flames 4-0 in their NHL Battle of Alberta match

Connor McDavid praised Tristan Jarry after the Edmonton Oilers goalie stopped all 24 shots in a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames. Jarry delivered his first shutout of the season, making several important saves to help Edmonton secure another win in the Battle of Alberta.McDavid said Jarry’s composure and ability to handle pressure, especially in the first period and second period, was a big reason why. The Oilers captain also expressed confidence in Edmonton’s goaltending options, emphasizing the importance of having multiple capable players available.Connor McDavid praises Tristan Jarry after Edmonton Oilers’ NHL shutoutConnor McDavid described Tristan Jarry’s display as excellent, highlighting the saves that helped the Edmonton Oilers maintain their advantage against the Calgary Flames.“I thought he played great,” McDavid said after the game. “He made some big saves, especially early in the game and in the second period there. He was really, really solid.”The Edmonton captain's comments recognized Jarry's contribution beyond the final score. The goaltender faced 24 shots and prevented Calgary from finding a way onto the scoreboard, giving the Oilers a strong foundation for their 4-0 result.McDavid also addressed the team's depth in goal, saying Edmonton had three capable options and believed each could allow the team to win, and his remarks reflected the importance of maintaining confidence in the available goaltenders rather than relying on a single player.Tristan Jarry's goalie skills helped the Edmonton Oilers to a winJarry produced a 24-save shutout, making it his first of the 2026-27 season and the 24th of his NHL career. The result also moved his record to 3-1-2.The Oilers established control through goals from Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, Kasperi Kapanen and Alex Formenton. Joseph opened the scoring at 7:26 of the first period after receiving a pass from McDavid. Ekholm doubled the advantage early in the second period.Kapanen then converted a power-play opportunity just 55 seconds into the third period. Formenton added another goal only 21 seconds later, giving Edmonton a four-goal cushion.Jarry acknowledged the defensive effort in front of him when discussing the shutout.“I think any time you can blank the board like that, it also gives credit to the team in front,” he said, adding that the Oilers did a good job of keeping Calgary's opportunities to the outside.What does the shutout mean for Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames?The victory improved Edmonton's record to 9-2-2, further strengthening its position during the early part of the NHL season. Calgary, meanwhile, saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.McDavid contributed two assists, extending his season-opening point streak to 13 games and taking his league-leading points total to 36. His continued production, combined with Jarry's performance, gave Edmonton another encouraging result.Jarry’s shutout was especially big following a rough stretch in Edmonton. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade involving Stuart Skinner back in December 2025, he had struggled to find consistency in his earlier appearances, posting a 3.86 goals-against average and .858 save percentage in his prior Edmonton stint, eventually losing the starting role to Connor Ingram.The Oilers are managing their goaltending options and Jarry's last outing was a fortunate reminder of the depth the coaching staff has at its disposal, and McDavid's public support did nothing to hurt the team's confidence in its goaltenders.The loss was a reminder for Calgary of the difficulty of cracking a disciplined defense and the Flames will need to rebound after seeing their winning streak snapped. The Oilers can draw confidence from a win that combined effective scoring with reliable goaltending.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.