Oilers Face Canucks in Intense Game 3 of NHL Playoffs, Sparking Pacific Division Rivalry

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

The Pacific Division champions, the Vancouver Canucks, are gearing up for their third matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, who finished second in the division, in the ongoing second round of the NHL Playoffs. With the series standing at a draw of 1-1, the two teams are set to compete once more this Friday.

The Oilers, boasting a record of 23-9-1 in division games and 49-27-6 overall, have faced challenges with discipline, accruing the ninth highest number of penalties in the league, amounting to 321. On the other hand, the Canucks, who have an 18-9-1 record within the division and an overall performance of 50-23-9, tend to outperform their opponents when they manage to limit their penalty minutes.

For the Oilers, the standout performances have come from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, while the Canucks have seen significant contributions from Brock Boeser and Nikita Zadorov.

Looking at the recent 10-game statistics, the Oilers have managed an average of 4.2 goals, 7.5 assists, and 9.3 penalty minutes per game. Conversely, the Canucks have recorded averages of 2.7 goals, 4.9 assists, and 9.6 penalty minutes in their last 10 games.

Both teams are dealing with player injuries. The Oilers have Adam Henrique and Leon Draisaitl listed as day-to-day, whereas the Canucks will be missing Thatcher Demko and Tucker Poolman.

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