The Vancouver Canucks will play a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers on September 30, 2024, at 9:00 PM EDT. The game takes place at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Both teams had successful 2023–24 regular seasons. The Canucks finished 50-23-9, while the Oilers finished 49-27-6.
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date and Time: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at 9 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Broadcast: ESPN+, Sportsnet
- Live Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo.
Where to Watch: The game will be shown live on Sportsnet (SN). Fans can also stream it through SN NOW for those with a subscription.
TV Channel List: Canadian viewers can watch on Sportsnet. In the U.S., check local listings or stream on NHL Network or ESPN+.
Vancouver Canucks Game Preview
In the 2023-24 season, J.T. Miller led the Canucks with 103 points. Brock Boeser scored 40 goals, and Quinn Hughes had 75 assists. On the defensive front, they were too aggressive with players like Nikita Kucherov but he got traded to the Boston Bruins, so it will be interesting to see how they perform.
Goaltender Thatcher Demko finished with a 35-14-2 record, a 2.45 GAA, and a .918 SV%. Backup Kevin Lankinen recorded an 11-6-0 record, a 2.82 GAA, and a .908 SV%.
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Cole McWard (D): Lower body injury, updated Sep 24. He is day-to-day.
- Dakota Joshua (C): Groin injury, expected to be out until at least Oct 9.
- Teddy Blueger (C): Lower body injury, updated Sep 29. He is day-to-day.
- Thatcher Demko (G): Knee injury, expected to be out until at least Oct 9.
Edmonton Oilers Game Preview
Edmonton Oilers' offense is stacked with players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Jeff Skinner. McDavid led the Oilers with 132 points and 100 assists in the 2023-24 season. Zach Hyman was their top goal scorer with 54 goals.
Goalie Stuart Skinner had a 36-16-5 record, a 2.62 GAA, and a .905 SV%. Backup Calvin Pickard posted a 12-7-1 record, a 2.45 GAA, and a .909 SV%.
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Calvin Pickard (G): Upper body injury, updated Sep 28. He is day-to-day.
- Darnell Nurse (D): Undisclosed injury, expected to be out until at least Oct 9.
- Evander Kane (LW): Hip injury, expected to be out until at least Feb 22.
- Roby Jarventie (LW): Knee injury, expected to be out until at least Oct 9.
This is a preseason game, but it’s a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the regular season.