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Canucks pull off remarkable comeback to beat Oilers 5-4 in game one

Canucks pull off remarkable comeback to beat Oilers 5-4 in game one

All week long, we’ve been talking about how important it is for the Canucks to not give the Oilers’ power play many opportunities to work. Edmonton went 9-for-20 in the first round against the LA Kings, and ultimately, that made the difference in the series.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 6 hours ago
How Arturs Silovs’ confidence and solving Stuart Skinner will make or break Canucks’ series against the Oilers: In the Crease

How Arturs Silovs’ confidence and solving Stuart Skinner will make or break Canucks’ series against the Oilers: In the Crease

Goaltending played a huge role in the Canucks’ series win over the Nashville Predators. But in true Canucks fashion, it didn’t go the way anybody expected.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 10 hours ago
Scenes from a morning skate: Silovs starts; Pettersson ready; Tocchet insists Canucks aren’t hiding injuries ahead of Game 1 against Oilers

Scenes from a morning skate: Silovs starts; Pettersson ready; Tocchet insists Canucks aren’t hiding injuries ahead of Game 1 against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers open their second round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Rogers Arena. It’s a battle of the last two Canadian teams standing in the 2024 playoffs and the first post-season meeting between these teams since 1992.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 3 hours ago
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Vancouver Canucks: 1st in Pacific Division, 109 points, def. NSH in Round 1 (4-2) Edmonton Oilers: 2nd in Pacific Division, 104 points, def. LAK in Round 1 (4-1) To be announced TV: ESPN, ESPN2, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 1 minute ago
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers: A Tactical Preview

Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers: A Tactical Preview

The stage is set, and it will be a Battle of Canada in round two as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers. It was pure domination for the Canucks in the regular season, outscoring the Oilers 21-7, only ever trailing twice for a total of 13:31 minutes of game time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 5 hours ago
Vancouver mayor announces Canucks viewing parties will be held throughout second round

Vancouver mayor announces Canucks viewing parties will be held throughout second round

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim announced Wednesday that the city will hold Vancouver Canucks outdoor viewing parties at Oak Meadows Park beginning with Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago
The Canucks Are Underdogs Against the Oilers and That’s Fine

The Canucks Are Underdogs Against the Oilers and That’s Fine

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers second round 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoff series has a lot of storylines. For starters, it is an all-Canadian matchup and the first between these two teams since 1992. Can Arturs Silovs continue his strong play until Thatcher Demko gets back?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 52 minutes ago

Jonathan Lekkerimäki wins SHL Rookie of the Year, cut from Team Sweden, and reassigned to Abbotsford Canucks

It’s been quite the eventful Wednesday for Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki. It began with receiving yet another award to place on the shelf,

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 50 minutes ago
Why the Canucks must increase on-ice discipline and avoid the special teams game to beat Edmonton

Why the Canucks must increase on-ice discipline and avoid the special teams game to beat Edmonton

It has been said that the upcoming and ongoing Round Two series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will be won or lost on special teams.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 33 minutes ago
Oilers/Canucks Series Will Be Decided by Goaltending

Oilers/Canucks Series Will Be Decided by Goaltending

In a second round Stanley Cup playoff series featuring stars such as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Quinn Hughes, and Elias Pettersson, the difference between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will most likely come down to goaltending.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago
3 Canucks Who Need to Step Up Against Oilers

3 Canucks Who Need to Step Up Against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 takes place on May 8 at Rogers Arena.

Dakota Joshua News / Canucksarmy / 2 hours ago
Canucks’ Joshua motivated to leave more of a mark on Edmonton series than he did against Nashville

Canucks’ Joshua motivated to leave more of a mark on Edmonton series than he did against Nashville

Dakota Joshua is ready to leave his mark on the Vancouver Canucks second round series with the Edmonton Oilers. The big winger had a strong start to the team’s opening round against Nashville scoring a pair of third period goals and also chipped in with an assist to lead the Canucks to a 4-2 win in Game 1 over the Predators.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago
NHL bets: One prop for both playoff games tonight

NHL bets: One prop for both playoff games tonight

We picked up a pair of plus-money winners on Tuesday, a welcome addition to our NHL betting lives. Now, Wednesday brings with it Game 2 in Florida and the start of a fresh series out West.

Bruins strive to return to Boston with 2-0 lead over Panthers
NHL betting: Oilers vs. Canucks Game 1 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 5/8
Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round
NHL News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago
Canucks swept Oilers in regular season, now underdogs in playoffs

Canucks swept Oilers in regular season, now underdogs in playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks won the Pacific Division by five points over the Edmonton Oilers and swept the regular-season series. Yet when they kick off their Western Conference semifinal series Wednesday in Vancouver, the Canucks are the underdogs.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / 0 minutes ago
NHL Playoff Watch Party Could Lead To AEW Dynamite In Edmonton Having A Shockingly Small Audience

NHL Playoff Watch Party Could Lead To AEW Dynamite In Edmonton Having A Shockingly Small Audience

A new report from a top wrestling industry insider claims this week’s AEW Dynamite could have a shockingly small crowd due to a massive watch party for an NHL Playoff game nearby.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

The Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Oilers and Canucks begins Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Where the Vancouver Canucks have an advantage over the Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid chasing fourth Hart Trophy
The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs
The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 15 hours ago
Where the Vancouver Canucks have an advantage over the Edmonton Oilers

Where the Vancouver Canucks have an advantage over the Edmonton Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are set to finally start their second round matchup on Wednesday, and a lot of people seem to be favouring the Oilers in this series.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / 20 hours ago
Canucks’ Thatcher Demko out through at least Game 4 against Oilers

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko out through at least Game 4 against Oilers

According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks are set to be without goaltender Thatcher Demko for at least the first four games of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 14 minutes ago
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Round Two Preview

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Round Two Preview

Seeing the Vancouver Canucks in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an unexpected delight for their fans. For fans of the Edmonton Oilers, their team’s presence is the bare minimum.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are getting ready to face an explosive Edmonton Oilers power play in the second round of the playoffs. It’s going to be a series in which the Oilers’ potent power play will be a factor.

NHL News / Action Network / May 6
NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers on Wed. 5/8

NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers on Wed. 5/8

Action Network's NHL betting expert Nick Martin breaks down the NHL best bets with expert picks and predictions.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Canucks present different challenges for Oilers, but Edmonton is the favourite
Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers
Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Brock Boeser’s Resurgence Has Helped Canucks’ Playoff Run

Brock Boeser’s Resurgence Has Helped Canucks’ Playoff Run

Brock Boeser’s tenure in Vancouver has had its ups and downs. The forward began his career with a hot start in his first full season in 2017-18 after having a nine-game taste in the previous season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3
Pius Suter's late goal sends Canucks to second round

Pius Suter's late goal sends Canucks to second round

Incredibly, the Vancouver Canucks advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Golden Knights force Game 7 behind shutout by Adin Hill
NHL brothers will each play a Game 7
Rangers' Vincent Trocheck downplays showdown with former team
Bruins HC calls out All-Star for lack of production in playoffs
NHL announces finalists for prestigious coaching award

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