‘It’s next man up’ for Vancouver Canucks heading into Game 7 without Brock Boeser
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said he found out on Sunday that Brock Boeser would not be available to play and he didn't have a timetable for his return.
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Vancouver Canucks look to end Edmonton Oilers’ season in Game 6
With a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series, the Vancouver Canucks are looking to eliminate the Oilers in Game 6 on Saturday night in Edmonton.
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May 18
Vancouver Canucks lose to Oilers 3-2 after last-minute goal by Edmonton
The Canucks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, and victory on Tuesday night would give them a chance to eliminate their Alberta rivals in Game 5 on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.
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May 14
Oilers’ backup goalie Calvin Pickard confirms he’ll start Game 4 against Canucks
The Oilers face pressure to perform in Game 4 after falling behind 2-1 in the all-Canadian series with a loss to the Canucks on Sunday night.
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May 14
Oilers look to make adjustments ahead of pivotal Game 4 against Canucks
Edmonton's coaching staff won't reveal who will take the net until Tuesday morning.
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May 14
Edmonton Oilers stymied in Game 3 by Vancouver Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers scored first but couldn't complete the job in Game 3 against the Vancouver Canucks, losing 4-3 on Sunday night at Rogers Place.
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May 13
Vancouver Canucks win Game 5 against Oilers with third-period goal
Vancouver's win brings the series to 3-2, meaning the Canucks are one victory away from advancing to the Western Conference finals.
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May 16
Edmonton Oilers head coach mum on starting goalie for Game 5 against Vancouver Canucks
The choice to start Pickard was one that came from a lot of discussion.
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May 16
Edmonton Oilers collapse in Game 1 against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers blew a 4-1 lead and lost Game 1 of their second round series 5-4 to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.
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May 9
Rivalry builds as much-anticipated playoffs series between Oilers, Canucks begins
The wait is finally over. After a week off, the Edmonton Oilers get back into NHL playoff action Wednesday night against the Canucks in Vancouver.
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May 8
Edmonton Oilers score last-minute win in Game 4 against Vancouver Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers got a goal from Evan Bouchard in the final minute of regulation to sneak past the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at Rogers Place on Tuesday night.
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May 15
Edmonton Oilers show they can grind out playoff victories: ‘It’s not the prettiest way to win’
The grind-it-out victory that gave the Oilers a 3-1 lead in their first-round series is exactly the type of performance that shows they're ready for a deep playoff run this spring.
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Apr 29
Edmonton Oilers even series against Canucks with OT win
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the second game of their series Friday night. The series is tied 1-1. The teams traded power play goals in the first period. Elias Pettersson blasted a one-timer past Stuart Skinner for his first of the post-season. It was...
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May 11
Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
'We’re a different team now. It’s going to be tight-checking, with two really good teams going at it. The team that plays better hockey will win,' said Leon Draisaitl.
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May 6
Oilers, Canucks NHL playoff series to start Wednesday in Vancouver
The second-round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks opens Wednesday in Vancouver.
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May 6
‘Tough series’: Vancouver Canucks advance to Round 2 to face Edmonton Oilers
For the first time since 1992, the Vancouver Canucks will take on the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL playoff series as the run for the Stanley Cup advances to Round 2.
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May 4
Leon Draisaitl misses Oilers practice after Game 1 of playoff series against Canucks
Draisaitl's absence comes after the forward appeared to be labouring late in Edmonton's loss to the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Wednesday.
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May 9
Edmonton Oilers on brink of elimination after Game 5 loss to Canucks in Vancouver
J.T. Miller scored with 32.6 seconds left in the third to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
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May 17
Vancouver Canucks defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-4 with third-period comeback
The Canucks have home-ice advantage in the series, meaning Game 1 will take place at Rogers Arena starting at 7 p.m. PT.
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May 8
Edmonton Oilers’ mascot Hunter gets big laughs at Alberta legislature
Hunter received a warm welcome from politicians and guests, including lots of smiles, laughs and several rounds of applause, which he soaked right up.
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May 9