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The Statsies: Canucks unable to find an answer to McDavid and Draisaitl in Game 2 loss

Welp. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in a game where they probably deserved to lose. Yes, the reffing didn’t help with matters, but at the same time, the Canucks found out what it’s like to be playing against an engaged McDavid and Draisaitl.

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Canucks Get a Proper Taste of Oilers Hockey in Game 2

Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks was about an unexpected turn of events and a spectacular swing of momentum. In contrast, Game 2 was more representative of what fans should expect from the series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 27 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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NHL News / Canucksarmy / 11 hours ago

Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Edmonton Oilers in overtime grindfest in game two

Heading into the night, much of the discussion among Canucks fans was about… the officials tonight. More specifically, Kelly Sutherland, who has a long history with the Canucks franchise.

Tyler Myers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Canucks get Tyler Myers injury scare in Game 2 vs Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are hoping to gain a huge 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Game 2 has been a back-and-forth affair to this point. But Vancouver received a bit of a scare midway through the first period.

Raffi Torres News / Canucksarmy / 7 hours ago

‘It felt like I won an Oscar that night’: Raffi Torres talks iconic 2011 Stanley Cup Final goal, current Canucks, and more

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Raffi Torres recently joined the Sekeres and Price show to share his thoughts on Game 2 between the Oilers and Canucks.

Vasily Podkolzin News / Canucksarmy / 7 hours ago

Vancouver Canucks recall Podkolzin, Räty, Lekkerimäki, 10 others from AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled 13 players as playoff reinforcements from the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Friday afternoon.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 2 hours ago

Scenes from morning skate: Silovs starts again for Canucks while Draisaitl a game time decision for Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks have a chance to take an early 2-0 lead on the Edmonton Oilers in their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. In dramatic fashion, the Canucks rallied from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Oilers 5-4 in the series opener on Wednesday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Canucks’ Defensive Structure Is Key to Defeating the Oilers

The 4-1 lead has claimed yet another victim in the NHL playoffs as the Edmonton Oilers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks after being up 4-1 late in the second period.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 3 hours ago

Abbotsford Canucks eliminated from playoffs after 4-3 defeat on home ice to Ontario Reign

After five consecutive road playoff games, the Abbotsford Canucks’ were finally back on home soil to protect their 2023-24 season. Despite a strong start and a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes, their effort crumbled in the second frame when they conceded three quick goals in just 1 minute and 21 seconds.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

NHL bets: A pair of prop parlays for Friday's action

As we head into a Friday set of games in the NHL playoffs, we forget about goals and turn to our expectation of shots, both on goal, and having them blocked.

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Ian Cole News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

Game 2: Ian Cole should stay in the Canucks’ lineup…for now

The Vancouver Canucks’ victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of Round Two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs was a memorable and dramatic one. It might rightly be called the greatest comeback in franchise history, had not an even greater comeback occurred in the previous round.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 3 minutes ago

Canucks’ Lindholm & Zadorov Proving Their Worth in the Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks have treated their fans to some excitement and drama so far in the 2024 Playoffs. They should be called the “Comeback Canucks” at this point given their propensity to dig deep and never give up despite being down multiple goals.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

‘You can feel and hear the energy’: Marc Crawford talks Canucks’ performance in Game 1 vs Edmonton

Former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford joined Thursday’s episode of Sekeres and Price to dissect the team’s recent victory, focusing on their defensive strategy against McDavid and Draisaitl, the contributions of depth players, and the decision to keep Silovs in goal.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Third Line Key to Success This Season

The Vancouver Canucks started the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a bang. In Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, the organization came back after trailing 4-1.

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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NHL News / Field Level Media / May 9

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.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

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.