After a strong performance in the first round against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers stumbled in game one of their second round series against the Vancouver Canucks, losing 5-4. Despite an early power-play goal from Zach Hyman, the Oilers struggled to maintain their lead and allowed the Canucks to rally back. Dakota Joshua put the Canucks on the board in the second period, and Elias Lindholm narrowed the gap further before the end of the frame. In the third period, the Oilers found themselves down 4-3 after J.T. Miller deflected a pass from Brock Boeser. Nikita Zadorov tied the game with a long shot, but Conor Garland gave the Canucks the lead just 39 seconds later. Despite having ample time to equalize, the Oilers managed just two shots on goal after Hyman’s goal with 6:49 left in the second period. The Canucks, on the other hand, dominated the shot count 24-16. Game two of the series is set for Friday in Vancouver, and the Oilers will be looking to bounce back and tie the series.
Edmonton Oilers Lose 5-4 to Vancouver Canucks in Game 1 of Second Round Series
