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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.

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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 / 9 minutes 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.

Bruins Need More From Charlie McAvoy in Round 2

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The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 19 minutes 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.

Connor McDavid, Oilers facing most pressure among remaining teams

Oilers’ Draisaitl dealt with cramping during Game 1 against Canucks

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Arturs Silovs News / Canucksarmy / 13 hours ago

With two comeback playoff wins, Arturs Silovs is making the most of second chances

Arturs Silovs has faced plenty of adversity in the Stanley Cup Playoffs already. But somehow, he keeps coming out on the winning end. At the end of the day, that’s the only result that matters to him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 16 hours ago

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 / 18 hours ago

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 / 14 hours ago

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 / 19 hours ago

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 / May 9

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.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9

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 / 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.

Connor McDavid, Oilers facing most pressure among remaining teams

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 8