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Canucks abysmal in 5-1 loss to Oilers as series heads back to Vancouver for game seven

If the Canucks had five or six passengers in game four of this series, they had at least 12 tonight. Let’s get into Instant Reaction. As we’ve become accustomed to in this series, there was a power play early in this game.

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Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Di Giuseppe, Pettersson, McDavid & More

The Vancouver Canucks are only one win away from punching their ticket to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2011 after a dramatic 3-2 victory in Game 5 over the Edmonton Oilers.

Stuart Skinner News / Canucksarmy / 7 hours ago

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks stick with winning lineup and Skinner starts for Oilers in Game 6

EDMONTON – The Vancouver Canucks have a chance to advance to the National Hockey League’s Western Conference Final for the first time in 13 years with a victory tonight over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The Canucks hold a 3-2 series edge in this second round series following a 3-2 home ice victory in Game 5 on Thursday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 2 hours ago

The Canucks are officially under the cap FLOOR for 2024/25 (but only for the moment)

As we write these words, the Vancouver Canucks are on the cusp of Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and sit just one win away from the a trip to the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

NHL Predictions: May 18 w/ Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in.

Rick Tocchet News / ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Canucks’ Rick Tocchet vocal on ‘toughest’ Game 6 clash with Oilers

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, especially in the Western Conference. On Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks have a big opportunity ahead of them.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 19 hours ago

Canucks try to ride big win into road clincher in Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers are all too aware that replicating their performance from Game 5 will not be good enough to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive when they play host to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

Three Reasons Canucks Are on Verge of Conference Finals

J.T. Miller scored with 33 seconds remaining to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. That victory puts them one win away from the Western Conference Final.

Connor McDavid News / Canucksarmy / May 17

One win away, Canucks have placed all the pressure on Connor McDavid

The Vancouver Canucks haven’t won anything yet in their second round series with the Edmonton Oilers. But they have accomplished this much: by winning

NHL News / Action Network / May 17

NHL picks: Anytime goal scorer best bets and expert predictions Sat. 5/18

Action Network hockey expert Tony Sartori shares his best bets with NHL picks for anytime goalscorers on Saturday, May 18.

Oilers making key change for elimination Game 6

NHL best bets: Canucks vs. Oilers Game 6 odds, preview, prediction for Sat. 5/18

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Canucks try to ride big win into road clincher in Game 6

NHL News / Action Network / May 17

NHL best bets: Canucks vs. Oilers Game 6 odds, preview, prediction for Sat. 5/18

Action Network hockey expert Tony Sartori shares a prediction for Saturday's NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

Oilers making key change for elimination Game 6

Canucks try to ride big win into road clincher in Game 6

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 18 hours ago

Canucks Overmatch Oilers in 3-2 Game 5 Win

Every round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has a series that leaves a lasting impact, where people say: “Wow, do you remember THAT matchup?” Through five contests, the Edmonton Oilers versus Vancouver Canucks tilt is shaping up to be the one that defines Round 2 of the 2024 Playoffs.

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / 18 hours ago

The Statsies: Rick Tocchet’s masterclass and an excellent second period help push Canucks into series lead

What a response. The Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers by a 3-2 scoreline off of a dramatic JT Miller winner late in the third. But it wasn’t just luck that the Canucks won – they played their best hockey of the postseason in this win.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 19 hours ago

The Canucks keep making the right tweaks against the Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 13 years. They currently lead the Pacific Division Finals 3-2 after a huge 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on home ice on Thursday.

J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / 21 hours ago

J.T. Miller, Mr. Misunderstood, has Canucks on brink of Conference Final berth

VANCOUVER — In the hours after the Canucks’ Game 4 loss in Edmonton, J.T. Miller typed out a text message to coach Rick Tocchet and hit send. “It’s an honest group,” Tocchet said on Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 21 hours ago

Di Giuseppe shines in Canucks’ Game 5 win after welcoming newborn son

Phil Di Giuseppe scored a goal on three shots, added four hits, and went +2 in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 on Thursday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 17

NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets

It’s about that time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re still waiting for the last four teams to be decided in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there’s plenty to discuss in regards to player and front office moves.

J.T. Miller News / Yardbarker / May 17

Watch: J.T. Miller's last-minute goal lifts Canucks in Game 5

It is the second game in a row that was decided by a goal with less than a minute left in regulation. On Tuesday night, Evan Bouchard scored with 39 seconds left to give the Oilers the win in Game 4.

Watch: Oilers' Vincent Desharnais sweeps puck off goal line

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Oilers' Vincent Desharnais sweeps puck off goal line

The Oilers led the Canucks 2-1 after the first period on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference second-round series and they have Desharnais to thank for that.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Canucks Must Fix Little Mistakes if They Want to Win Game 5

Although the higher seed heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Canucks were seen as the underdogs in this all-Canadian second-round showdown. The Canucks have been able to stand their ground so far against the Edmonton Oilers and have earned themselves a 2-2 split after four games.

Conor Garland News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Why Conor Garland is a Canucks’ Catalyst and Crucial Contributor

It’s incredible to think that, early in the season, the Canucks invited Conor Garland to check out other team’s interests in his services. Thankfully, nothing came of their attempt to shed Garland and his salary-cap hit to make room for another player.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

How the Canucks can get Elias Pettersson thriving again

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will faceoff in Game 5 of their second-round series Thursday night. The Oilers tied the series at two on Tuesday, defeating the Canucks 3-2 and guaranteeing at least a sixth game in this series, although no one would be surprised if this one goes to seven games.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 16