The Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks open their 2023-24 National Hockey League regular seasons Wednesday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Oilers have dominated this series, winning 6 of the past 7 games, including a 4-2 win in their most recent visit to Vancouver on Jan. 21. Edmonton has won its past 3 trips to British Columbia, outscoring Vancouver 9-5 but with 2 of the games decided by a single goal.
The Canucks had a rough preseason as they struggled to light the lamp. Vancouver managed 1 goal or was shut out in 4 of its 6 tune-up games, including a 2-1 overtime loss in Edmonton. However, it did top Edmonton 5-2 on Sept. 30 at Rogers Arena to earn one of its 2 preseason victories.
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