The Vancouver Canucks will face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of a series that has gone back and forth. The Canucks took a 3-2 series lead after winning Game 5. The Canucks are now within arms reach of making it through to the conference finals.
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Tuesday, May 18th
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Place
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, BSSW, and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu, TNT
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Vancouver Canucks game preview
The Canucks had a shaky first round, which went until Game 6 with the Nashville Predators. The Canucks will hope to repeat the same in round two, as they stand a chance to remove their Pacific Division rivals.
Vancouver Canucks key players and injuries
Ilya Mikheyev, Thatcher Demko and Tucker Poolman are sidelined due to injuries.
The offensive duo of J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser have provided 12 points each in the playoffs and will be eager to add to their tallies as they aim to take down the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers will be disappointed at where they currently stand, as they've trailed twice already in the series but find themselves on the brink of an exit. The side would require a flawless performance in Game 6 to force Game 7.
Edmonton Oilers key players and injuries
Adam Henrique is expected to be sidelined for the Oilers due to injury.
Leon Draisaitl has been at the top of the points chart for the Oilers. The forward has scored eight goals and provided 13 assists in the playoffs so far and he will be vital if the Oilers take this series to Game 7.
With the Oilers hosting the Canucks in Game 6, they'd want their home fans to be at the top of their lungs and create a hostile environment for the visitors.
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