NHL Playoffs: Canucks Seek to Increase Series Advantage Against Oilers in Edmonton

Monday, May 13th, 2024

In the second round of the NHL Playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks, who have achieved a season tally of 50 wins, 23 losses, and 9 ties, are going head-to-head with the Edmonton Oilers, who have a record of 49 wins, 27 losses, and 6 ties. As it stands, the Canucks are leading the series with a 2-1 advantage.

When looking at their performance within the Pacific Division, the Oilers hold a commendable record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and 1 tie, alongside accumulating 321 penalties throughout the season, which positions them as ninth in penalty rankings across the league. On the other hand, the Canucks have managed to secure 19 wins, 9 losses, and 1 tie against their division rivals, showing significant success in games where they are penalized less than their competitors, as evidenced by their 27-7-1 record in such scenarios.

Leading figures for Edmonton include Connor McDavid, with an impressive tally of 32 goals and 100 assists, and Zach Hyman, who has contributed with 9 goals and 2 assists over the recent ten games. From Vancouver’s roster, Quinn Hughes stands out with 87 points accumulated this season, whilst Brock Boeser has made notable contributions with 7 goals and 4 assists in their last ten appearances.

In their recent form over ten games, the Oilers have shown an offensive average of 3.6 goals, 6.6 assists, and have incurred four penalties per match, meanwhile conceding an average of 3.4 goals. Conversely, the Canucks have posted lower averages with 2.7 goals, 4.9 assists, and 4.3 penalties per game, while only allowing 2.5 goals against them.

From the Oilers’ camp, Adam Henrique is currently being monitored on a day-to-day basis due to

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