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The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will faceoff in Game 5 of their second-round series Thursday night. The Oilers tied the series at two on Tuesday, defeating the Canucks 3-2 and guaranteeing at least a sixth game in this series, although no one would be surprised if this one goes to seven games.

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Canucks News & Rumors: Tocchet, Pettersson, Demko & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, head coach Rick Tocchet plans to make changes to the lineup. Additionally, Elias Pettersson discusses his disappointing performance.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / 1 hour ago

Should the Canucks pair Jonathan Lekkerimäki with Elias Pettersson in Game 5?

Following a dramatic 3-2 loss in Edmonton that tied the series at two games apiece, a select few Vancouver Canucks players engaged with the media to dissect the series.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / 14 hours ago

‘I want to be the difference maker’: Pettersson holds court after tough Game 4

Elias Pettersson looked and sounded like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders during his media availability on Wednesday afternoon. The star centre has struggled to live up to the expectations of fans, media, and his own Vancouver Canucks coaches during these playoffs, collecting just one goal and four points through 10 games.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / 3 minutes ago

It’s time for the Canucks to take Elias Pettersson off the top power play unit

After a disappointing Game 4 loss, there is no weakness more glaring than what happened to this Vancouver Canucks top power play unit. It hasn’t been all bad this series, as they’ve converted on three of their nine opportunities through their first three games.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 15

Canucks’ Tocchet voices frustrations with Pettersson, ‘five or six’ passengers after game four loss

Fresh off a Game 3 win, the Vancouver Canucks faced the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their playoff series on Tuesday, hoping to maintain their momentum.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 12

Scenes from morning skate: Lineup changes likely for Canucks as Karlsson skates with Pettersson ahead of Game 3 in Edmonton

EDMONTON – After splitting their games at Rogers Arena, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers resume their second round Stanley Cup Playoff series at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 12

The Canucks reuniting the Podkolzin/Pettersson duo is worth a playoff shot

The entire province of British Columbia breathed a sigh of relief on Friday night when Elias Pettersson accepted a JT Miller pass on the power play and made no mistake in sliding it past Stuart Skinner into the yawning Edmonton net.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 8

Scenes from a morning skate: Silovs starts; Pettersson ready; Tocchet insists Canucks aren’t hiding injuries ahead of Game 1 against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers open their second round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Rogers Arena. It’s a battle of the last two Canadian teams standing in the 2024 playoffs and the first post-season meeting between these teams since 1992.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8

NHL bets: One prop for both playoff games tonight

We picked up a pair of plus-money winners on Tuesday, a welcome addition to our NHL betting lives. Now, Wednesday brings with it Game 2 in Florida and the start of a fresh series out West.

Bruins strive to return to Boston with 2-0 lead over Panthers

NHL betting: Oilers vs. Canucks Game 1 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 5/8

Three reasons Oilers will eliminate Canucks in the second round

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7

Scenes from playoff practice: Illness keeps Elias Pettersson away from Canucks’ final tune-up for the Oilers

There was a hole in the middle at the Vancouver Canucks final full practice ahead of the start of the team’s Round 2 playoff match-up with the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Round Two Preview

Seeing the Vancouver Canucks in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an unexpected delight for their fans. For fans of the Edmonton Oilers, their team’s presence is the bare minimum.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 6

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks: A Tactical Preview

The Vancouver Canucks swept the regular season series against the Edmonton Oilers this year. The Canucks outscored the Oilers 21-7 in those four games and 13-3 at 5v5.

Vancouver Canucks News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson shoulders blame after tough Game 2 loss

The Vancouver Canucks need their best players to be at their best if they hope to get out of the first-round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and that’s especially true without the services of star goaltender Thatcher Demko.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Watch: Canucks star can't believe he missed wide-open net

With the Canucks trailing 1-0 and trying to score the equalizer on the power play, Pettersson was set up for a wide-open look with a yawning net sitting in front of him. Then this happened.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

How Can Canucks Overcome Elias Pettersson’s Struggles?

As the Vancouver Canucks end the regular season, one of the team’s fundamental problems is Elias Pettersson. It isn’t that he’s having a bad season. In 76 games, he has put up 33 goals and added 52 assists.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Canucks sign four-time All-Star to lofty extension

There was a recent push on extension talks between the Canucks and center Elias Pettersson, and it appears that push helped get a deal over the finish line.

The Elias Pettersson extension looks like growing value for the Canucks

Caps waive hero from Stanley Cup run

On a sad day for D.C. sports, Capitals cut ties with Evgeny Kuznetsov

The Panthers are making a push for this dependable defenseman

Sharks rookie defenseman sidelined by a lower-body laceration

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 29