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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.

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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 / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

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

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

Watch: Canucks Score Twice in 1 Minute for Comeback Win vs. Oilers | 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 36 minutes ago

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

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

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: 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 / 6 minutes ago

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 / 6 hours ago

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 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 / 55 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 / The Hockey Writers / 36 minutes ago

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

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

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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NHL betting: Oilers vs. Canucks Game 1 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 5/8

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

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 / 1 minute ago

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