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NHL Playoffs: Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Recap | 05/10/2024

It was a thrilling Friday night for hockey fans as the Vancouver Canucks went head-to-head with the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Vancouver, BC.

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How Edmonton’s top players have stepped up, and where the rest of the team must improve

When the game is on the line, and when the stakes are high, your best players need to be your best players. Time and time again, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl prove they can step up when it matters.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 4 minutes ago

The Top Line of the Edmonton Oilers Shows the Team’s Roster Depth

As the Edmonton Oilers roster prepares for their first home game of round two of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, they have a decision on their top line.

Nikita Zadorov News / Oilersnation / 15 hours ago

Nikita Zadorov on playing in Edmonton: ‘Pretty much nothing else to do in that city except watch hockey’

Nikita Zadorov is playing the heel perfectly, and his comments to the media Saturday about what it is like to play in Edmonton reflect that. “It’s fun, they are good fans, diehard fans,” said Zadorov.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / 16 hours ago

‘We want penalties called:’ Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch talks Game 2 refereeing

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks in overtime, but despite the dramatic finish, much of the discussion about the game a day later has centred around the performance of the on-ice officials.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Connor McDavid's playmaking will be key in Oilers' Game 3 vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers come home for Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks with a chance to take control of the series.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Connor McDavid Seized the Day in Oilers’ Game 2

Carpe Diem. Sh*t or get off the pot. Less talk/more action. These all apply to the way Connor McDavid grabbed the moment and never let go in Game 2 of the Edmonton Oilers/Vancouver Canucks second round Stanley Cup playoff series.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 19 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Game 2: A Tactical Review

The Edmonton Oilers’ overtime win in Game 2 was really a tale of two games: one that lasted 40 minutes and one that lasted the remainder of it. The game was relatively even in the first 40 minutes, with neither team generating much in the way of scoring chances.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Skinner’s Goal Gaffe With Zadorov Sparks Debate on NHL’s New Trend

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 2 versus the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Friday night. Thanks to a goal by Evan Bouchard that bounced off of defenseman Ian Cole, the series is tied 1-1 and heading back to Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 17 hours ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Oilers outscore goaltending woes in Game 2 win

Connor McDavid and the Oilers answered the bell, defeating the Cancks Friday night in overtime to even the series at one game each. It was a back-and-forth battle that any hockey fan would have enjoyed, as things were practically equal for these two teams after 40 minutes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 22 hours ago

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ Game 2 Overtime Victory Over Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at Rogers Arena on Friday (May 10), evening up their best-of-seven 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second-round series at one win apiece.

Edmonton Oilers News / ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl receive major praise from Canucks coach after combining for 8 points in Game 2 win

Two members of the Edmonton Oilers are getting some major praise from an opposing coach. Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are receiving accolades after combining for 8 points in the team’s Game 2 victory Friday over the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Storybook performances lift Oilers over Canucks

There was no telling what was going to happen Friday night in Vancouver. Two nights prior, the Oilers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Canucks in ugly fashion.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / May 11

Oilers vs. Canucks NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3 Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, May 12, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks play on Sunday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, and the oddsmakers fancy the home team (-198) over the visitor (+164).

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Bouchard Breaks Tie in Overtime, Oilers Even Series With Canucks

In a thrilling Game 2 showdown, the Edmonton Oilers exhibited resilience and an extra level of firepower in the third period, securing a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago

Oilers work overtime to tie Canucks at 1-1

Defenseman Evan Bouchard got the overtime winner, but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were the main reasons why the Edmonton Oilers are tied 1-1 with the Vancouver Canucks in a Western Conference second-round playoff series.

Evan Bouchard's OT tally lifts Oilers over Canucks in Game 2

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 10

Draisaitl and Henrique to take warmups, both will be game time decision

One of the biggest questions on every Oilers fan’s mind right now is whether or not Leon Draisaitl will play in Game 2 after he left Wednesday’s contest

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

How much pressure are the Edmonton Oilers feeling after Game 1 loss?

While it is just the second game of the series, there is some uneasiness surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. After a strong performance in the first round, beating the Los Angeles Kings in five games, the Oilers had a great opportunity to take Game 1 against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Coach: Oilers star center could miss Game 2 vs. Canucks

After assisting on Edmonton's two first-period goals in a 5-4 Game 1 loss, he missed the last half of the second period. He headed to the dressing room after an abbreviated 10-second shift in the middle period.

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Oilers’ Draisaitl dealt with cramping during Game 1 against Canucks

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