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Playoffs providing Canucks fans moments and memories that have been missing for more than a decade

Playoffs providing Canucks fans moments and memories that have been missing for more than a decade

So this must be what the late Jason Botchford meant when he said, ‘Every once in a while, it goes the other way, too.’ In the depths of the darkness of a lost decade for the Vancouver Canucks, Botch knew eventually, the hockey club would find its way out of the wilderness and into the light.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 3 hours ago
The starting goalie debate continues for Game 2, but it’s far from a controversy

The starting goalie debate continues for Game 2, but it’s far from a controversy

The Vancouver Canucks are no strangers to crease-related controversies. The Dan Cloutier years. Roberto Luongo versus Cory Schneider. Roberto Luongo versus Eddie Lack.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 5 minutes ago
The Statsies: JT Miller silences Connor McDavid at evens in a big Canucks comeback win

The Statsies: JT Miller silences Connor McDavid at evens in a big Canucks comeback win

Oh my goodness. In a game that started so inauspiciously, the Vancouver Canucks stormed back to claim a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. There was no questioning that the Canucks were territorially the better team throughout the game, playing solid hockey at 5v5 right from the start.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago
Canucks Show Familiar Resilience vs. Oilers in Game 1

Canucks Show Familiar Resilience vs. Oilers in Game 1

The Vancouver Canucks have played seven games in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and fans have witnessed a little bit of everything; wins at home, wins on the road, victories in regulation, and in overtime.

Vancouver Canucks News / ESPN / 11 hours ago

Oilers keep calm despite G1 collapse to Canucks

The Oilers blew a three-goal lead and fell to 0-5 against the Canucks this season after Wednesday's Game 1, but they remained confident they could get right back in the series.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 4 hours ago
Canucks Surge After Draisaitl Injury Scare, Secure Game 1 Victory

Canucks Surge After Draisaitl Injury Scare, Secure Game 1 Victory

In a stunning turn of events that will either the Edmonton Oilers shell-shocked or totally motivated for Game 2, the Vancouver Canucks staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 5-4 victory from the jaws of defeat in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago
Canucks use thrilling 3rd-period rally to stun Oilers in Game 1

Canucks use thrilling 3rd-period rally to stun Oilers in Game 1

Nikita Zadorov and Conor Garland scored 39 seconds apart to cap a wild third-period comeback as the host Vancouver Canucks claimed a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Canucks erase three-goal deficit to stun Oilers in Game 1

Canucks erase three-goal deficit to stun Oilers in Game 1

The Oilers had not lost a game during the entire regular season in which they had led by two or more goals after two periods. But that was the regular season.

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NHL News / Bleacher Report / 26 minutes ago
NHL News / Canucksarmy / 36 minutes ago
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 / 0 minutes 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.

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 6 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?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 36 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.

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.

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Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / 1 minute 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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 3 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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / 17 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 / 16 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.

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