Oilers vs Canucks Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 17th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 23-17-8 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Edmonton played pretty strong defense all game, but they allowed a goal in the third period for the shutout loss. The Oilers out shot New York by a total of 35-18, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Bouchard, who had six shots on goal, while Ingram stopped 17 out of 18 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Predators by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Oilers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 54 points. Edmonton has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 30 goals and 52 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 25 goals and 42 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 3-0-1 with a 3.28 goals against average and an .878 save percentage for the Oilers this season. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 16-26-5 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver cut the deficit to 3-1 late in the second period, but allowed the only goal in the third to seal the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 36-31, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from Boeser, while Lankinen stopped 32 out of 36 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Senators by a score of 2-1 and the Canadiens by a score of 6-3. The Canucks have lost nine games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Vancouver has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.60 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 16 assists, while Filip Hronek has added three goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 6-13-4 with a 3.37 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
• The Oilers have won eight of their last nine night games following a loss.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games following a loss.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games at Rogers Arena following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Canucks’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Oilers’ last 18 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last two home games against opponents on a losing streak.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Brock Boeser has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three games as underdogs against the Oilers.
• Conor Garland has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Arena.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 12 Saturday night appearances against the Canucks.
• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last five games as favorites against the Canucks.

Oilers vs Canucks Prediction 

Vancouver comes into this matchup on a long losing streak and they have scored one goal or fewer in four of their last five. The Canucks are 4-12-3 at home this year, while the Oilers are 12-11-4 on the road. Edmonton has lost three of their last four games, but they have a big offensive advantage in this contest. The Oilers have had problems with their goaltending, but they should be fine against this low scoring Vancouver team. Take the Oilers to win by at least two goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Oilers -1.5