The Edmonton Oilers suffered a tough loss in Game 1 against the Vancouver Canucks, which highlighted some key areas that need improvement. As they prepare for Game 2, here are some adjustments coach Kris Knoblauch should consider: 1. Stick with Skinner: Despite a shaky performance in Game 1, goaltender Stuart Skinner should be given another…
The Edmonton Oilers had to be concerned late in the second period of Wednesday’s Game 1 matchup with the Vancouver Canucks as Leon Draisaitl left the ice surface and didn’t return. The Oilers were trying to slow a Canucks comeback and without one of their best players. The status of the health of a star…
Connor Brown will be stepping in for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday as they begin their series against the Vancouver Canucks. Adam Henrique is not cleared to play, so Brown will be taking his place. He expressed excitement to be part of the playoff action and feels confident about his performance. Saying that he’s eager…
The Edmonton Oilers were hopeful all week that forward Adam Henrique would be good to go for the opening game versus the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. It appears they’ll have to wait a little longer as head coach Kris Knoblauch has confirmed that Henrique will not be available for Game 1. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch…
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks in an exciting playoff series, several intriguing storylines are emerging as Game 1 approaches on Wednesday night. The key factors that could influence the series include elite scoring, goaltending, veteran experience, and regular-season records. Despite finishing lower than the Canucks in the regular season standings,…
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. Specifically, it looks like Mattias Janmark will start on the top line, while Connor Brown will see his…
Vancouver Canucks’ netminder Thatcher Demko will likely be sidelined until at least Game 4 of the team’s second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, as reported by sources close to the team. Demko, who has been progressing in his recovery, is confirmed to miss Game 1, with the potential for a longer absence due to a…
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. In an era of hockey where the ability to score a plethora of goals is key to being a difficult team to face, no team…
The Vancouver Canucks are preparing to take on the high-powered Edmonton Oilers’ power play in the second round of the playoffs. The NHL held a meeting with teams before their second-round matchups, discussing embellishment. Canucks’ head coach Rick Tocchet made a point about this days before Game 1. “I can’t stand embellishment,” Tocchet stated. “I…
How will the series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks be different than the series between the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings? There are a few ways, the biggest of which might be the regular season record coming into each respective playoff series. The Oilers will be motivated, as will Connor McDavid to prove…
