Two Pacific Division teams take to the ice for the second time in 24 hours to close out a home-and-home as the Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers.
The Oilers head west Sunday night for a rematch with the Canucks. It’s a quick turnover time, as these rivals played Saturday in a game where the Canucks won it with a convincing 5-2 score, ending their long road trip on a positive note. Their prior game was a tough loss to the Penguins in a high-scoring tussle that ended with the Canucks on the losing end of an 8-6 final score.
Before Edmonton’s loss at home to Vancouver this weekend, they dropped to the Colorado Avalanche to the tune of 4-1.
Oilers vs. Canucks Betting Analysis
For the first time this month, the Canucks were aggressive early on, and quickly scored two goals and didn’t take their foot off the gas for the rest of the game. With the loss, the Oilers fall to 16-9-3 on the season, which means they still have the division lead, but those upstart Canucks are on their tail, just five points behind the Oil with a 13-10-4 record.
Connor McDavid scored against the Vancouver team, as did teammate Zack Kassian. Left off the scoreboard for any points was Leon Draisaitl, who usually has a habit of notching a point whenever his pal Connor does. Oilers coach Dave Tippett may try to separate them on Sunday and put Draisaitl on the Kassian and James Neal line.
Edmonton Oilers
Dave Tippett knows what’s been dogging his team lately, and he’s not afraid to call them out for it. “We’re giving up too many goals right now, and it’s costing us,” he said. “We’re playing a little loose right now, playing looser than I’d like. We’re chasing goals … and don’t have the same commitment to defending.”
In the net for that first of the home-and-home, was Mike Smith, whose record is now at 7-7-1 after stopping 33 of 38. Expect Mikko Koskinen (9-2-2) to get the start on Sunday night.
So, although the Oilers still have that tenuous hold on the top of the division, they haven’t been stellar lately, and their record in the last three weeks was 4-4-1. Not great.
With that recent up-and-down playing, the Oilers now sit at 16-9-3.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks have to be exhausted after that long, six-game road trip, but they still managed to put a cherry on top of it all in their last one, beating the Oilers in Edmonton with a final score of 5-2.
Third-line left winger Tanner Pearson was on fire on Saturday, and came away from that game with two goals and two assists. Remember Loui Eriksson? He got his first goal of the season. Tyler Graovac and Josh Leivo each put one in the net and although Captain Bo Horvat didn’t score, he had three assists.
A win tonight puts the Vancouver Canucks just three points out of the division lead. Expect Thatcher Demko to get the start.
Who’ll be missing from the Vancouver bench tonight? Alex Edler most likely, who was injured in Saturday’s game, and Brandon Sutter and Jay Beagle remain sidelined.
Who Will Win Oilers vs. Canucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 30 Nov 7:46pm | EDM | -1.5 +202 | O +6 -120 |
| Closing 2 Dec 2:26am | EDM | -1.5 +204 | O +6 -125 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Oilers Team Leaders
| Points |
110 |
| + / - |
17 |
| Shots |
218 |
| Penalty Mins |
69 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
178 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
6 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
18 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
48 |
| Penalty Mins |
46 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
0.64 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
| Points |
110 |
| + / - |
17 |
| Shots |
218 |
| Penalty Mins |
69 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
178 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
6 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
18 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
48 |
| Penalty Mins |
46 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
0.64 |
Injuries
Martin Fehervary (D)
Tyler Ennis (RW)
Adam Larsson (D)
Caleb Jones (D)
Riley Sheahan (C)
Mike Green (D)
Kris Russell (D)
Mike Green (D)
Andreas Athanasiou (LW)
Kailer Yamamoto (RW)
Alexander Edler (D)
Zack MacEwen (C)
Tyler Myers (D)
Oscar Fantenberg (D)
Jay Beagle (C)
Micheal Ferland (LW)
Antoine Roussel (LW)
Adam Gaudette (C)
Tyler Toffoli (RW)
Jordie Benn (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Martin Fehervary (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 18 / 08 / 20 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Fehervary is dealing with an unspecified ailment, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Islanders for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Tyler Ennis (RW) | Out indefinitely | Leg - 06 / 08 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Ennis is sidelined with a right lower-leg fracture and will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Adam Larsson (D) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 05 / 08 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Larsson is battling an undefined injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on in Game 4 of the Western Conference qualifying round. |
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| Caleb Jones (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 29 / 07 / 20 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Jones is tending to an unknown injury, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Blackhawks. |
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| Riley Sheahan (C) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 27 / 07 / 20 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Sheahan is nursing an unspecified ailment, but it is likely that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Blackhawks. |
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| Mike Green (D) | out for season | Personal - 11 / 07 / 20 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Green has decided to sit out the league's resumption due to a personal reason and will miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Kris Russell (D) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 03 / 03 / 20 | 5-5 | 6-4 | + - |
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Russell is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against the Stars on Tuesday. |
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| Mike Green (D) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 28 / 02 / 20 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Green is expected to miss an extended period due to a sprained MCL in his knee. |
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| Andreas Athanasiou (LW) | Prob Sat | Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 20 | 5-7 | 7-5 | + - |
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Athanasiou left the last game with a lower-body contusion, but he will be available Saturday versus the Jets. |
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| Kailer Yamamoto (RW) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 25 / 02 / 20 | 6-7 | 7-5-1 | + - |
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Yamamoto sat out the previous game with a sprained left ankle but is expected to suit up for Monday's tilt versus the Predators. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Alexander Edler (D) | Prob Fri | Ear - 20 / 08 / 20 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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Edler has a right ear laceration, but he is expected to lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues. |
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| Zack MacEwen (C) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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MacEwen is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Blues for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Tyler Myers (D) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20 | 8-4 | 6-6 | + - |
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Myers is sidelined with a slightly separated shoulder, and it is unknown if he will return to the fold in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Golden Knights. |
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| Oscar Fantenberg (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20 | 9-4 | 7-6 | + - |
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Fantenberg is managing an unspecified injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues. |
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| Jay Beagle (C) | Prob Wed | Hand - 10 / 08 / 20 | 9-4 | 7-6 | + - |
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Beagle has a hand injury, but he is projected to take on the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Micheal Ferland (LW) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Ferland is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Antoine Roussel (LW) | Ques Thurs | Face - 05 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Roussel is tending to a facial contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Wild. |
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| Adam Gaudette (C) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Gaudette is out of action due to an undefined ailment, and it is uncertain how long he will be idle. |
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| Tyler Toffoli (RW) | Ques Tues | Foot - 04 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Toffoli is hampered by a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Jordie Benn (D) | Prob Sun | Personal - 02 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Benn has been away from the team attending the birth of his child. It is projected that he will suit up in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues. |
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EDMONTON OILERS
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Nov 7:46pm EDM -1.5 +202 O +6 -120 Closing 2 Dec 2:26am EDM -1.5 +204 O +6 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Oilers Team Leaders
Points 110
+ / - 17
Shots 218
Penalty Mins 69
Wins 19
GAA 2.75
Points 72
+ / - 16
Shots 178
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 23
GAA 2.75
Points 9
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 6
Wins 1
GAA 3.16
Points 18
+ / - 9
Shots 48
Penalty Mins 46
Wins 8
GAA 0.64
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
Points 110
+ / - 17
Shots 218
Penalty Mins 69
Wins 19
GAA 2.75
Points 72
+ / - 16
Shots 178
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 23
GAA 2.75
Points 9
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 6
Wins 1
GAA 3.16
Points 18
+ / - 9
Shots 48
Penalty Mins 46
Wins 8
GAA 0.64
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Injuries
Martin Fehervary (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 18 / 08 / 20Tyler Ennis (RW)
Out indefinitely Leg - 06 / 08 / 20Adam Larsson (D)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 05 / 08 / 20Caleb Jones (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 29 / 07 / 20Riley Sheahan (C)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 27 / 07 / 20Mike Green (D)
out for season Personal - 11 / 07 / 20Kris Russell (D)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 03 / 03 / 20Mike Green (D)
Out indefinitely Knee - 28 / 02 / 20Andreas Athanasiou (LW)
Prob Sat Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 20Kailer Yamamoto (RW)
Prob Mon Ankle - 25 / 02 / 20Alexander Edler (D)
Prob Fri Ear - 20 / 08 / 20Zack MacEwen (C)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20Tyler Myers (D)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20Oscar Fantenberg (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20Jay Beagle (C)
Prob Wed Hand - 10 / 08 / 20Micheal Ferland (LW)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20Antoine Roussel (LW)
Ques Thurs Face - 05 / 08 / 20Adam Gaudette (C)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20Tyler Toffoli (RW)
Ques Tues Foot - 04 / 08 / 20Jordie Benn (D)
Prob Sun Personal - 02 / 08 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Martin Fehervary (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 18 / 08 / 20 0-0 0-0 + - Fehervary is dealing with an unspecified ailment, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Islanders for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tyler Ennis (RW) Out indefinitely Leg - 06 / 08 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Ennis is sidelined with a right lower-leg fracture and will miss an undetermined length of time.
Adam Larsson (D) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 05 / 08 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Larsson is battling an undefined injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on in Game 4 of the Western Conference qualifying round.
Caleb Jones (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 29 / 07 / 20 1-3 4-0 + - Jones is tending to an unknown injury, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Blackhawks.
Riley Sheahan (C) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 27 / 07 / 20 1-3 4-0 + - Sheahan is nursing an unspecified ailment, but it is likely that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Blackhawks.
Mike Green (D) out for season Personal - 11 / 07 / 20 1-3 4-0 + - Green has decided to sit out the league's resumption due to a personal reason and will miss the remainder of the season.
Kris Russell (D) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 03 / 03 / 20 5-5 6-4 + - Russell is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against the Stars on Tuesday.
Mike Green (D) Out indefinitely Knee - 28 / 02 / 20 5-6 6-5 + - Green is expected to miss an extended period due to a sprained MCL in his knee.
Andreas Athanasiou (LW) Prob Sat Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 20 5-7 7-5 + - Athanasiou left the last game with a lower-body contusion, but he will be available Saturday versus the Jets.
Kailer Yamamoto (RW) Prob Mon Ankle - 25 / 02 / 20 6-7 7-5-1 + - Yamamoto sat out the previous game with a sprained left ankle but is expected to suit up for Monday's tilt versus the Predators.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Alexander Edler (D) Prob Fri Ear - 20 / 08 / 20 5-4 4-5 + - Edler has a right ear laceration, but he is expected to lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues.
Zack MacEwen (C) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 5-4 4-5 + - MacEwen is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Blues for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round.
Tyler Myers (D) Ques Sun Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20 8-4 6-6 + - Myers is sidelined with a slightly separated shoulder, and it is unknown if he will return to the fold in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Golden Knights.
Oscar Fantenberg (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20 9-4 7-6 + - Fantenberg is managing an unspecified injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues.
Jay Beagle (C) Prob Wed Hand - 10 / 08 / 20 9-4 7-6 + - Beagle has a hand injury, but he is projected to take on the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Micheal Ferland (LW) Out indefinitely Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Ferland is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, and there is no timetable for return.
Antoine Roussel (LW) Ques Thurs Face - 05 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Roussel is tending to a facial contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Wild.
Adam Gaudette (C) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Gaudette is out of action due to an undefined ailment, and it is uncertain how long he will be idle.
Tyler Toffoli (RW) Ques Tues Foot - 04 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Toffoli is hampered by a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round.
Jordie Benn (D) Prob Sun Personal - 02 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Benn has been away from the team attending the birth of his child. It is projected that he will suit up in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues.