Canucks vs Oilers Series Odds, Schedule, Preview & Prediction

Sep 27, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck around Vancouver Canucks defensemen Quinn Hughes (43) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

• The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers meet in Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs
• Opening Canucks vs Oilers series odds favor Edmonton to advance to the Western Conference FInal
• Read below for Canucks vs Oilers series odds, preview, schedule and prediction

The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are set to clash in a highly-anticipated Western Conference Second Round matchup. Oilers vs Canucks was officially finalized as a Round 2 matchup in the NHL Playoff Bracket after Vancouver eliminated Nashville on Tuesday.

The Oilers, fresh off eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in five games, enter the series as heavy favorites according to multiple sportsbooks. This might surprise some considering the Canucks swept the regular-season series with the Oil.

Let’s take a look at the opening Canucks vs Oilers series odds, as we provide our early prediction.

Canucks vs Oilers Odds

Edmonton is priced at -260 on the moneyline in the Round 2 NHL Playoff odds, meaning they have a 72.2% implied probability to advance to Round 3.

The Canucks have home-ice advantage over the Oilers, meaning Game 1 will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Odds as of May 3rd at DraftKings Sportsbook. Use the DraftKings promo code to bet on Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs. 

Canucks vs Oilers Schedule

This section will be updated with the Canucks vs Oilers playoff series schedule as soon as it’s available.

Canucks vs Oilers History

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers have a long and storied rivalry that dates back decades. These two Canadian teams have faced off in many heated battles over the years, with their matchups often featuring high-scoring affairs and physical play.

In the 2023-24 NHL season, the Canucks and Oilers renewed their rivalry with four regular season clashes. Vancouver dominated the season series, winning all four games against their Albertan foes.

While Edmonton still holds the all-time edge in the rivalry with 144 wins compared to Vancouver’s 110, the Canucks have seized the momentum with their recent success.

Canucks Edge Preds

The Vancouver Canucks are headed to the Western Conference Second Round after eliminating the Nashville Predators in six games. It was a hard-fought series, with the Canucks’ depth and resilient goaltending proving to be the difference.

Artūrs Šilovs, the 22-year-old Latvian rookie, played a crucial role in the series, starting the final three games after Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith were sidelined with injuries. Šilovs made 27 saves in Game 4, followed by a 20-save performance in Game 5, and stood tall in the decisive Game 6 to help the Canucks advance.

Stopped. By. Šilovs. 🛑 pic.twitter.com/d6xSzvofLz

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) May 4, 2024

Offensively, J.T. Miller led the way with six points (one goal, five assists) in the first round, while Brock Boeser found his scoring touch, notching five points (four goals, one assist) in his last five playoff games.

Elias Lindholm and Quinn Hughes also made significant contributions, with Lindholm scoring the overtime winner in Game 4 and Hughes recording two power-play assists in Game 3.

Goaltending will be a key factor in the series, as the Canucks will need to find a way to slow down Edmonton’s high-powered attack. With Demko’s status uncertain, Silovs may be called upon to continue his impressive playoff debut against the Oilers’ offensive juggernaut.

Oilers Dethrone Kings Once Again

The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Western Conference Second Round after dispatching the Los Angeles Kings in five games. It was a familiar story, as the Oilers have now eliminated the Kings in the first round for three straight years, doing it in fewer games each time – seven, six, and now five.

Connor McDavid led the way for Edmonton with 12 points in the series, while Leon Draisaitl chipped in 10 points of his own. Zach Hyman was a goal-scoring machine, finding the back of the net seven times.

ZACH HYMAN FROM HIS OFFICE IN FRONT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ItRDv5KqbK

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 27, 2024

In net, Stuart Skinner started all five games, posting a 2.59 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. The 24-year-old showed poise and consistency, bouncing back well after losses.
The Oilers’ lethal power play was a huge factor, as they converted at a 45% clip (9-for-20).

Equally impressive was their penalty kill, which held the Kings scoreless on 12 opportunities. As captain Connor McDavid noted, “Not conceding a goal is quite impressive”.

Canucks vs Oilers Prediction

The Oilers look like the far superior offensive team in the opening round, it’s impossible to ignore Vancouver’s dominance of Edmonton during the regular season. However, it must be noted that Thatcher Demko played a key role in several of those victories.

The playoffs are a different beast than the regular season, and the Oilers are the more experienced and battle-tested on the big stage. The Canucks managed just 18.4 shots per game against a mediocre Nashville defense, while the Oilers exploited one of the NHL’s best defenses in LA.

Canucks vs Oilers Playoff Stats 2024

Our early Edmonton vs. Vancouver prediction is for the Oilers to win in five or six games. Things could change if Demko becomes available, but the Oilers are just too dominant offensively to bet against them. They’ve been in this spot before and will exploit a vulnerable Canucks team that will likely be without their starting goalie.

VAN vs EDM Pick:

• Oilers to Win Series (-260)

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