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The Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to play Game 5 against the Vancouver Canucks after tying the series 2-2 on Tuesday (May 14) on a late heroic goal from Evan Bouchard with less than a minute left in the game, winning the game 3-2.

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G10+ Game Notes: Oilers and Canucks Looking for More 5×5 Offence

When an NHL best-of-seven series is tied 2-2, the winner of Game 5 wins the series 79.1% of the time with an all-time record of 231-61. — It isn’t hyperbole to state tonight is a massive game for both the Canucks and Oilers.

Evan Bouchard News / Last Word On Sports / 0 minutes ago

Evan Bouchard’s Playoffs Thus Far and Other Edmonton Oiler News

Evan Bouchard emerged as an elite NHL defenceman during the 2023-24 season for the Edmonton Oilers. This year he became only the second defenceman in Edmonton Oilers team history with an 80-point plus season (he had 82).

Arturs Silovs News / Oilersnation / 1 hour ago

Beating Silovs, and potential goaltending decisions for the Oilers and Canucks

The late Evan Bouchard winner in Game 4 of the Oilers second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks could very well end up being the moment we look at a week from now as the true turning point.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / 14 minutes ago

Oilers Coach Knoblauch Must Make Choice: Pickard or Skinner

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch might have made the toughest decision of his career on Tuesday (May 14), when he elected to start goalie Calvin Pickard instead of Stuart Skinner against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago

NHL bets: Backing a pair of defensemen tonight

Another split for our NHL props yesterday, but thanks to some plus-money, we came out ahead. That is once again the name of the game, as we have two games on the docket and some very profitable trends that sportsbooks continue to offer us at tremendous prices.

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Zack Kassian News / Oilersnation / 1 minute ago

Zack Kassian recalls his experience in the 2017 playoffs with the Oilers

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are memorable for many fans. For Edmonton Oilers fans, it was the year the Copper and Blue made it back to the promised land for the first time since the 2006 Stanley Cup run.

Evan Bouchard News / The Hockey Writers / 17 hours ago

Oilers’ Reaction to Bouchard’s Late Goal a Must-Watch

The Edmonton Oilers tied their series with the Vancouver Canucks at two games each on Tuesday night, bringing new life to the series and making it a best-of-three.

Calvin Pickard News / Oilersnation / 17 hours ago

Calvin Pickard is ready to capitalize on the biggest opportunity of his career

When Calvin Pickard took the net for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks, he was making just his sixth playoff appearance in his professional career.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 2 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Game 4: A Tactical Review

The build-up to Game 4 of the Oilers-Canucks series had all manner of intrigue. The Oilers were contemplating a change in goal and also a potential rework of the blue line.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / 16 hours ago

Calvin Pickard: Oilers Surprising Good News Story

Thanks to well-traveled goalie Calvin Pickard, the Edmonton Oilers pulled even with the Vancouver Canucks in their second-round series. Pickard made headlines last night with an excellent performance in his first playoff start, helping the Oilers gain a critical 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / 16 hours ago

NHL Playoffs: Who Should the Edmonton Oilers Start in Net in Game 5?

In his first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff start, Calvin Pickard led the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, evening the series at 2-2 on Tuesday night.

Leon Draisaitl News / NHL Trade Talk / 18 hours ago

Odd Rumor Links Leon Draisaitl to Sharks If Oilers Fall Out of Playoffs

An odd conversation surrounds Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl as the German star elevates his game in the playoffs and cements his chances as a Conn Smythe candidate if the team can make it past the Vancouver Canucks and go on to the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 19 hours ago

Oilers’ Bouchard outshining Hughes in head-to-head matchup

Evan Bouchard is emerging as a bonafide superstar defenceman in the 2024 playoffs. He had an excellent regular season and will get some votes for the Norris trophy, but he’s elevated his play even higher in these playoffs.

Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

From pro journeyman to Stanley Cup playoff goaltender, Calvin Pickard’s rise is a great story

Calvin Pickard has had a wild ride of an NHL career. The 32-year-old goaltender was drafted 49th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2010. But 14 years later, Pickard has played only 139 regular-season games.

Evan Bouchard News / Oilersnation / 19 hours ago

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard became the third-fastest defenceman ever to reach 40 career playoff points

Evan Bouchard placed his stamp on the NHL record books when he recorded an assist during Game 4 of the second-round series against the Canucks. A secondary assist on Leon Draisaitl’s power-play goal in the first period saw Bouchard record his 40th career playoff point.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Pickard gets the job done, Bouchard scores the winner in Oilers’ massive 3-2 win in Game 4

After dropping the first game at Rogers Place on Sunday, Tuesday night’s rematch was a massive moment for the Edmonton Oilers. Win, and the series is tied.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / 17 hours ago

Kris Knoblauch’s gutsy bet on Calvin Pickard has turned tide for Oilers vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch speaks softly but the Edmonton Oilers’ coach carries balls the size of an Athabasca oil sands dump truck. To anyone who counts

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ Thrilling Game 4 Victory Over Canucks

Following one of the wildest endings to a postseason game in their history, the Edmonton Oilers have evened their best-of-seven series with the Vancouver Canucks at two wins apiece.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago

Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

The Edmonton Oilers went from disappointment to ecstasy in 62 seconds on Tuesday night.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Full Press Hockey / 7 hours ago

Edmonton Oilers Goaltending Still an Issue in the Playoffs

To quote the late great Dennis Green, they are who we thought they were. It is the same old story regarding the Edmonton Oilers and their goaltending in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago