The Voice star and Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Bublé shares a message for Canucks ahead of Oilers clash

In Tuesday night’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, the tension was palpable as fans awaited the outcome of Game 4 in their second-round playoff series. It could’ve been a decisive matchup for both teams, as a 3-1 lead for the Canucks was on the line.

With just 38.1 seconds remaining, Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers seized the moment, scoring the game-winning goal and clinching a 3-2 victory over Vancouver.

This pivotal win not only evened the best-of-seven series at 2-2 but also set the stage for a highly anticipated Game 5, slated to take place in Vancouver on Thursday night. As the excitement builds and anticipation mounts, fans from both sides are rallying behind their respective teams, ready to witness another thrilling matchup on the ice.

Amid the fervor surrounding the upcoming clash, Canadian singer and songwriter Michael Bublé, known for his soulful voice and timeless melodies, took to social media to express his support for Vancouver.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bublé donned the Canucks jersey with pride.

"Game day. Impossible to describe how much I love this team but if you give me the opportunity I will talk about it relentlessly until one of us falls asleep. @Canucks," Bublé captioned his post, showcasing his passion for the game and his dedication to the Canucks.

With over 75 million records sold globally and a collection of prestigious awards, including five Grammy Awards and fifteen Juno Awards, the "Haven't Met You Yet" singer has demonstrated his status as a musical icon. Bublé will join rapper Snoop Dogg as two new coaches in "The Voice" season 26, while Gwen Stefani and Reba McIntyre complete the judges panel.

Calvin Pickard starts for Oilers in Game 5 against Canucks

In Game 5 against Vancouver tonight, Calvin Pickard will be taking the helm for the Edmonton Oilers, a decision affirmed by NHL analyst Mark Spector's post confirming his starting position.

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch commended Pickard's NHL playoff debut in Game 4 on Tuesday and said:

"(Pickard) looked like a guy who had played 100 playoff games."

Pickard's composed performance led to a 3-2 win for Edmonton, marking his first career postseason start. His promotion came after starter Stuart Skinner struggled, conceding four goals on 15 shots in Game 3. Skinner's playoff stats reflected a .793 save percentage with 12 goals against and just one win.

Pickard, who signed in July 2022, spent most of the season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors before assuming the backup role in November. In the regular season, Pickard boasted a 12-7-1 record with a 2.45 GAA and .909 save percentage, while Skinner held a 36-16-5 record with a 2.62 GAA and .905 save percentage.