Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Rogers Place features the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks playing at 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 18 ET, broadcast on ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Canucks are up 3-2. The Oilers are favored (-192) in this matchup with the Canucks (+160).
Oilers vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Favorite: Oilers (-192)
- Underdog: Canucks (+160)
- Over/under: 6
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Oilers and Canucks Betting Trends
- Edmonton and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in 54 of 92 games this season.
- Vancouver has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 52 of 93 games this season.
- The two teams average seven goals per game combined, one more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Oilers have compiled a 52-31 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
- The Canucks have won 22, or 59.5%, of the 37 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Oilers Stats & Insights
- The Oilers offense’s 292 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked fourth in the NHL this year.
- The Oilers are ranked 10th in league action for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 236 total goals (2.9 per game).
- With a +56 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the NHL.
- The Oilers have a 10.5% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 10th in the league.
- The Oilers have shut out opponents four times, averaging 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Oilers have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.
- They are scoring at a 3.8 goals-per-game average (38 total) over that stretch.
- On the defensive end, the Oilers have given up 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Canucks Stats & Insights
- The Canucks have scored the sixth-most goals (279 goals, 3.4 per game) in the league.
- The Canucks are one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, giving up 221 goals (2.7 per game) to rank fifth.
- Their +58 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
- The 12% shooting percentage the Canucks have amassed tops the league.
- The Canucks have shut out their opponent seven times this season.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Canucks are 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 2.6 goals per game (26 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Canucks have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
- Connor McDavid has been vital to Edmonton this season, with 132 points in 76 games.
- Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals and 65 assists to total 106 points (1.3 per game).
- Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) has a 2.6 goals against average and a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Oilers Player Props
- Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
Canucks Key Players to Watch
- Jonathan Tanner Miller has totaled 37 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 66 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 2.4 shots per game and shooting 19.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Vancouver with 103 total points (1.3 per game).
- Quinn Hughes is crucial for Vancouver’s attack with 92 total points (1.1 per game), including 17 goals and 75 assists through 82 contests.
- Thatcher Demko has a .918 save percentage (seventh-best in the league), with 1369 total saves, while allowing 123 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has put up a 35-14-2 record between the posts for Vancouver this season.
Canucks Player Props
- Jonathan Tanner Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- Jonathan Tanner Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
- Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
Oilers vs. Canucks Injuries
- Oilers: Adam Henrique: Ankle (Questionable)
- Canucks: Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out), Tucker Poolman: Head (Out)
Oilers vs. Canucks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Canucks (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Oilers 4 – Canucks 2
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