Oilers Look to Stay Alive in Second-Round Series
Edmonton Oilers to Host Vancouver Canucks on Saturday
The Edmonton Oilers will look to stay alive in their second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks when the two teams meet in Game 6 on Saturday at Rogers Place. The Oilers trail 3-2 in the series after dropping the first two games at home.
Oilers Eliminate Canucks in Game 5
The Oilers avoided elimination in Game 5 with a 3-2 victory on the road at Rogers Arena on Thursday. Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal with just over five minutes remaining in the third period. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, while Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser replied for the Canucks.
The Oilers controlled the play for most of the game, outshooting the Canucks 37-28. They also won the faceoff battle 54% to 46%.
Canucks Look to Close out Series at Home
The Canucks will be looking to close out the series at home on Saturday. They have a 2-0 record at Rogers Arena in the playoffs so far and will be looking to ride the momentum of their Game 5 victory.
The Oilers, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 on Monday. They have a 2-0 record at Rogers Place in the playoffs so far and will be looking to use their home-ice advantage to their advantage.
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