The Edmonton Oilers face off against the Vancouver Canucks at the Rogers Arena on Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 10 p.m. EST.
The Oilers (29-13-3) have been on a fantastic run lately, as they have won each of their last four games since their 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, the Canucks (19-15-10) sit 13 points behind Pacific Division leaders, the Vegas Golden Knights, as they come into tonight's contest off the back of a defeat against the LA Kings.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks game info
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
- Time: 10 p.m. EST
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
- TV Broadcast: CBC, CITY, SN, TVAS2
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers have shown determination and grit since their poor start to the season as they were still wounded from the Game 7 defeat against the Florida Panthers in last season's Stanley Cup finals. Their previous four games have shown their strengths as a team as they aim to make it five in a row.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane remains the only player currently injured for the Oilers, with a return date for the winger reported to be in the first quarter of 2025.
Vancouver Canucks game preview
With only one win in their last seven games, the Canucks faced yet another defeat at home, but this time it became humiliating toward the end. The LA Kings ran riot over Vancouver's defense, winning the game 5-1 and leaving no chance for the Canucks in the outing.
Vancouver Canucks injuries
Noah Juulsen and Dakota Joshua are both sidelined for the Canucks due to their ongoing injury concerns. The return date for the pair is yet to be determined.
Oilers and Canucks key players
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to impress for the Oilers this season, recording 131 points between them. Draisaitl leads the line with 67 points, with McDavid closely following him with 64.
Quinn Hughes leads the line for the Canucks despite playing in defense, recording 48 points since the start of the season. Connor Garland continues to chase the defenseman as he currently stands at 31 points.