The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Vancouver Canucks in an electrifying NHL preseason game on September 30, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT.
Overall, the Edmonton Oilers are 2–3–0, and they are 2–1-0 at home. The Vancouver Canucks, on the other hand, are 2–2-0, and they are 0-2-0 away.
The Oilers are ranked 15th in penalty kill percentage, with a 79.5% success rate, and the Canucks are ranked 17th, with a 79.1% success rate. This means that neither team has a clear edge when they are short-handed.
However, the Oilers have a small edge in the face-off circle. They win 53.2% of face-offs, which is fifth in the league, while the Canucks only win 52.1%, which is eighth in the league.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks: Date and puck-drop time
The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Vancouver Canucks in a highly anticipated NHL preseason game on September 30, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT, at Rogers Place, in Edmonton, Canada.
| Date | September 30, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Location | Edmonton, Canada |
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks on TV & stream live online
TV channel: SN
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks team news
Edmonton Oilers team news and players to watch
Stuart Skinner has an excellent 36-16-5 record, and a 2.62 goals-against average (GAA), with a .905 save percentage (SV%), and 2 shutouts.
Calvin Pickard has a 12-7-1 record, and a 2.45 GAA, including a .909 SV%, and one shutout in a smaller sample size.
Connor McDavid is still a dominant force on offense. He scored 132 points and had 100 assists.
Edmonton Oilers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | Abdomen | Out |
Vancouver Canucks team news and players to watch
Thatcher Demko has a 35-14-2 record, with a 2.45 goals-against average (GAA), an impressive .918 save percentage (SV%), and 5 shutouts.
Kevin Lankinen is a good backup goalie with an 11-6-0 record, and a 2.82 goals-against average, with a .908 save percentage, and one shutout.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki has added to their offensive promise by scoring one goal and setting up two assists, giving him three points and showing that he can make a difference.
Vancouver Canucks Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Dakota Joshua | Cancer | Out |
Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks head-to-head record
After their last five games against each other, the Edmonton Oilers possess the upper hand. They've won three of those five games. The last time these two teams faced was on May 21, 2024, the Oilers barely beat the Canucks 3-2.
The previous time, on May 19, 2024, they easily beat them 5-1. But the Canucks have proven they may serve by beating the Braves 3-2 on May 17, 2024, and 4-3 on May 13, 2024. Based on this past, the Oilers may feel good about this game, but the Canucks have shown they can maintain it close and even win.
Both teams have shown they can take advantage of chances against each other, so this game should be very close, maybe with only one goal between them.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | Oilers 3-2 Canucks |
| May 19, 2024 | Oilers 5-1 Canucks |
| May 17, 2024 | Canucks 3-2 Oilers |
| May 15, 2024 | Oilers 3-2 Canucks |
| May 13, 2024 | Canucks 4-3 Oilers |