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NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks | Round 2, Game 1 | 05/08/2024

Welcome back, friends. A whole week without Playoff hockey was torture, but at least we will see more of it. The Edmonton Oilers go from playing against a team that had more success with a defensive system, to now playing against a team fairly similar to them in terms of playing style.

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G6+ Game Notes: Oilers and Canucks…LFG

After a 32-year hiatus the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will once again meet in the NHL playoffs. For both fanbases, let’s hope you don’t have to wait until 2056 to see it again.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes 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.

Bruins strive to return to Boston with 2-0 lead over Panthers

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

Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

Edmonton Oilers News / Bleacher Nation / 9 hours ago

NHL Playoffs Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – May 8

Anytime goal-scorer odds are listed below, with two Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games on the NHL slate Wednesday. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Zach Hyman (Oilers) -105 to score Oilers vs.

NHL News / Action Network / 7 hours ago

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

Action Network's hockey expert Greg Liodice shares a prediction for Wednesday's NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.

NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers on Wed. 5/8

Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 10 hours ago

An early look at contract projections for the Oilers’ pending free agents

No matter what happens between now and June, when Gary Bettman will hand the Stanley Cup to its winner, the Oilers have a busy offseason ahead. Of players just on their roster, they have 12 pending free agents, two of which being restricted.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

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.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Where the Vancouver Canucks have an advantage over the Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid chasing fourth Hart Trophy

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Edmonton Oilers' quiz

Mattias Janmark News / Oilersnation / 14 hours ago

Mattias Janmark skates on Oilers top line ahead of Game 1 against Canucks

Mattias Janmark was skating on the Edmonton Oilers top line during a Tuesday skate one day before the club opens its Round 2 series against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Oilers vs. Canucks: Playoff History by the Numbers

This is only the third time that the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks will face each other in a Stanley Cup Playoff series. Despite being in the same division since the Oilers joined the NHL in 1979, the two Western Canadian teams have only ever crossed paths in the postseason twice – and the last time was over 32 years ago.

Adam Henrique News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

Oilers Give Depth Guys Shot as Henrique Unlikely for Game 1

With it unlikely that veteran forward Adam Henrique suits up for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their series with the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, some depth guys on the roster are getting a golden opportunity.

Adam Henrique News / Field Level Media / 16 hours ago

Oilers F Adam Henrique (lower body) likely to miss Game 1

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is dealing with a lower-body injury and not expected to play in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference second-round playoff series at Vancouver on Wednesday night.

Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Oilers Unlikely to Have Adam Henrique for Game 1 vs. Canucks

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is not ruling out forward Adam Henrique (ankle) for Game 1 of the series versus the Vancouver Canucks, but it sounds like the veteran is unlikely to play.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / 17 hours ago

Why Connor McDavid’s Hart Trophy Nomination Is Different This Season

Connor McDavid was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy on Tuesday. It’s not a shock that the Edmonton Oilers captain is in the mix again, repeatedly proving he’s the game’s biggest star and best player.

Dylan Holloway News / Oilersnation / 16 hours ago

A confident Dylan Holloway may be Oilers’ X-factor in Round 2 vs. the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway caught the attention of Oil Country when he was recalled from the AHL in early April, and scored three goals and

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / 19 hours ago

How Will the Edmonton Oilers Offence Attack the Canucks

As the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs gets underway, the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks are set to renew their rivalry. This rivalry is no ‘Battle of Alberta,’ but has been strong since the Oilers joined the NHL in the early 1980s.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 15 minutes ago

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / 14 hours ago

Four Oilers Players Among Top Postseason Goal Scorers

In a post-covid hockey world, many aspects of the game have changed. One of which is the average number of goals per game, especially when it comes to the playoffs.

NHL News / Action Network / May 6

NHL best bets: Expert picks and predictions for Canucks-Oilers on Wed. 5/8

Action Network's NHL betting expert Nick Martin breaks down the NHL best bets with expert picks and predictions.

NHL betting: Updated odds for Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Canucks present different challenges for Oilers, but Edmonton is the favourite

Tocchet Makes Fuss About Embellishment as Canucks Face Oilers

Brad Malone News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers’ Brad Malone Leaves AHL Legacy That Resonates in Edmonton

Brad Malone’s very first professional hockey game came in the Calder Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2011. Game 1 of the American Hockey League (AHL) North Division Semi-Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Oilers recall veteran forward, six others

Most, if not all of these players won’t see any action during the rest of Edmonton’s postseason action but will be staying ready in case injuries warrant them suiting up.

Oilers depth makes them a force to be reckoned with

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch snubbed for Jack Adams Trophy

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Ken Holland News / Yardbarker / May 2