Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Divisional Round
The Edmonton Oilers (26-18-3) will be going for their sixth consecutive win when they face the Vancouver Canucks (18-23-3) on Saturday night. The Oilers are coming off a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay. The Canucks are coming off a 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
Edmonton is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Vancouver.
**This preview was written before Friday’s game was played**
The Oilers played well over the past week and enter this game on a five-game winning streak. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Canucks, which will give them their sixth win in a row and seventh win in their last nine games.
Edmonton is averaging 3.70 goals per game. They scored five goals on 34 shots in their last game.
Zach Hyman scored two goals for the Oilers. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had an assist.
Edmonton has struggled defensively, giving up 3.26 goals per game. They gave up three goals in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Jack Campbell saved 28 of the 31 shots that he faced. He is 14-8-1 in 24 games with a 3.35 GAA and a .887 save percentage.