Vancouver Canucks (55-25-9) vs Edmonton Oilers (53-28-7)
Game Info: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks +105 / Edmonton Oilers -125 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, May 10th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. To formulate this prediction for game two in the series, we will examine:
- The Oilers recent form and recent player performance
- The Canucks recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vancouver
- Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and Vancouver
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Edmonton and Vancouver
Oilers Looking to Get Back on Track
The Edmonton Oilers were up 4-1 in the second period in game one of this series, but they allowed the last four goals in the game and lost 5-4. Edmonton was cruising in game one, but they played a very poor third period and are now trailing in the series. The Oilers scored four goals in the first 33 minutes of the game, which were scored by Hyman (2), Ekholm, and Ceci, but couldn’t find the back of the net after that. Edmonton only recorded 18 shots on goal and went 1-1 on the power play in the game.
Edmonton cruised to an easy victory in the first round, where they won four out of the five games against the Kings and outscored them 22-13 in the process. The Oilers are scoring 4.33 goals per game, while going 47.6% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill in the postseason. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with one goal, 12 assists, and 14 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has five goals, seven assists, and 26 shots. Keep an eye on Draisaitl, as he suffered an injury in game one.
Canucks Trying to go up 2-0
The Vancouver Canucks gave up a couple of soft goals in the first 33 minutes of game one, but they bounced back and played great defense in the third period. Vancouver cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second period on a goal from Joshua, but they allowed Edmonton to score two quick ones to extend the lead to 4-1. The Canucks got one goal at the end of the second from Lindholm, and then they got goals from Miller, Zadorov, and Garland in the third for the win. Vancouver recorded 24 shots on goal and went 0-3 on the power play in the win.
Vancouver was able to escape the first round against Nashville, where they won in six games, but they didn’t play very well in that series. The Canucks are scoring 2.57 goals per game, while going 12.5% on the power play and 87% on the penalty kill. Brock Boeser, Dakota Joshua, and J.T. Miller have led Vancouver with seven points in the playoffs so far.
Starting Goalies
The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Arturs Silvos, who is 3-1-0 with a 2.28 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this postseason. Silvos took over for DeSmith in the first round, after DeSmith took over Demko. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 4-2-0 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .893 save percentage. Skinner had a very good regular season, but has had a couple of rough games in the postseason.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Dakota Joshua has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canucks' last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has scored a goal in each of the Canucks' last four home games against the Oilers.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks' last 15 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Dakota Joshua ranks 1st amongst qualified Western Conference players for shooting percentage (21.7%) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in six of the Oilers' last seven games at Rogers Arena.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Oilers' last nine road playoff games.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers' last 12 road playoff games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for Assists (100) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.70).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (26.45%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.56).
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers looked like they were going to cruise to the victory in game one, but they played a very flat third period and will try to even the series at one here. Edmonton needs to button things up defensively, but their offense also can’t go 27 minutes without scoring. Vancouver has to feel fortunate to be up 1-0 in the series, especially after escaping the first round, but they can’t keep falling into deficits. I think Edmonton is going to come out very strong in this game and play a full 60 minutes. My Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks prediction is for the Oilers to win.
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AUTHOR: David Racey
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