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Canucks Must Fix Little Mistakes if They Want to Win Game 5

Although the higher seed heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Canucks were seen as the underdogs in this all-Canadian second-round showdown. The Canucks have been able to stand their ground so far against the Edmonton Oilers and have earned themselves a 2-2 split after four games.

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Scenes from morning skate: Canucks make four changes to lineup for Game 5 against the Oilers

This best of seven second round battle between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers has been boiled down to a best of three as the teams resume their series at Rogers Arena tonight.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 2 hours ago

Picking apart Calvin Pickard and where the Canucks need to be looking in Game 5: In the Crease

Last week I wrote about the goaltending matchup heading into this second round series between the Canucks and Oilers and, more importantly, what made Stuart Skinner’s game perfect for the Canucks’ shooters to exploit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 50 minutes ago

Playoff Insights: Analyst Breaks Down Canucks vs. Oilers Series

On Tuesday, Sportsnet Central invited Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli into a long conversation. Here’s a look at what Seravalli had to say. The hockey analyst worked with Sports Central to help make sense of what has been an intense and evenly-matched series between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers.

Conor Garland News / NHL Trade Talk / 1 hour ago

Why Conor Garland is a Canucks’ Catalyst and Crucial Contributor

It’s incredible to think that, early in the season, the Canucks invited Conor Garland to check out other team’s interests in his services. Thankfully, nothing came of their attempt to shed Garland and his salary-cap hit to make room for another player.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

How the Canucks can get Elias Pettersson thriving again

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will faceoff in Game 5 of their second-round series Thursday night. The Oilers tied the series at two on Tuesday, defeating the Canucks 3-2 and guaranteeing at least a sixth game in this series, although no one would be surprised if this one goes to seven games.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 3 minutes ago

Canucks News & Rumors: Tocchet, Pettersson, Demko & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, head coach Rick Tocchet plans to make changes to the lineup. Additionally, Elias Pettersson discusses his disappointing performance.

Nikita Zadorov News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Nikita Zadorov on verge of insane playoff feat only done by Paul Coffey

The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers at home in a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday, and defenseman Nikita Zadorov has an opportunity to join Paul Coffey in exclusive company if he scores in the game, according to NHL.com.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 0 minutes ago

Projecting what changes Tocchet will make to the Canucks lineup ahead of crucial Game 5

After what Vancouver Canucks fans thought was just another remarkable comeback on this exhilarating playoff run, Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers

Vancouver Canucks News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Rick Tocchet provides big Thatcher Demko update ahead of Game 5

The Vancouver Canucks are in the midst of a thrilling best-of-7 second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, which has now become a best-of-3 ahead of a critical Game 5 at Rogers Arena on Thursday night.

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

Ranking the 'bat swings' Rick Tocchet can take with the Canucks’ lineup in Game 5

Coming off a 3-2 loss in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers that has to be considered their worst effort of the playoffs, one had to assume that a change or two was coming to the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup for Game 5.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

Should the Canucks pair Jonathan Lekkerimäki with Elias Pettersson in Game 5?

Following a dramatic 3-2 loss in Edmonton that tied the series at two games apiece, a select few Vancouver Canucks players engaged with the media to dissect the series.

Elias Pettersson News / ClutchPoints / 17 hours ago

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson gets painfully real on playoff struggles vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are two wins away from the Western Conference Finals. But head coach Rick Tocchet hasn’t been entirely pleased with his team. Especially following their Game 4 second-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

J.T. Miller News / NHL Trade Talk / 14 hours ago

Canucks’ Miller Takes Heat For Game 4 Loss in Apology Text to Coach

According to reports, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says one of his star players texted him after the team’s Game 4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and also after the coach called out some of his stars for being “passengers” in a game that really mattered.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

The Edmonton Oilers went from disappointment to ecstasy in 62 seconds on Tuesday night.

Oilers level series vs. Canucks thanks to last-minute goal

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Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Canucks' Nikita Zadorov takes a shot at NHL over teammate's suspension

The 29-year-old defenseman maintains there was no ill intent toward McDavid.

GOTTA SEE IT: Connor McDavid gets rough treatment from Zadorov, Soucy

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended for Game 4

Pair of Canucks' prospects to stay in North America

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Elias Lindholm News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

The Canucks Elias Lindholm Proving His Worth in the Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks made a big splash on January 31st, ahead of the trade deadline landing Elias Lindholm. They sent Andrei Kuzmenko, their 2024 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick, and two prospects to the Calgary Flames for Lindholm.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended for Game 4

After announcing a player safety hearing for Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy on Monday morning, the NHL was swift with its decision.

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Oilers star seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' performance in Game 3

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 24 minutes ago

Leon Draisaitl seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' Game 3

Oilers star seemingly dismisses Arturs Silovs' performance in Game 3

A goaltender making more than 40 saves in winning a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is quite a feat, but Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has a different take on the performance of Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs on Sunday night.

Arturs Silovs' 42 saves lead Canucks past Oilers in Game 3

Canucks' Soucy to have hearing for cross-check; Zadorov fined

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Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Pair of Canucks' prospects to stay in North America

The Vancouver Canucks will be adding two top prospects to the fold next season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended one game for McDavid cross-check; Zadorov fined $5,000

The NHL’s Player Safety Department announced some discipline on Monday for Vancouver Canucks defensemen Carson Soucy and Nikita Zadorov. Soucy was suspended one game (Game 4), while Zadorov was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.