What Happened
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 9-7 in Vancouver on Thursday, two nights after losing their season opener 6-5 in overtime to the same opponent in Edmonton. Connor McDavid recorded a goal and four assists. Edmonton built an 8-2 lead halfway through the game, but Vancouver scored five more goals and Leon Draisaitl's goal made it 9-6 with just over 10 minutes remaining. The Oilers have now allowed 12 regulation goals across their first two games.
Key Details
- McDavid finished with one goal and four assists.
- Draisaitl scored to make it 9-6 with just over 10 minutes left.
- Edmonton led 8-2 midway through the game.
- The Oilers lost 6-5 in overtime to Vancouver on Opening Night in Edmonton.
- Edmonton has allowed 12 regulation goals in its first two games.
- The Oilers host Seattle on Saturday.
What It Means
The win came with defensive and goaltending concerns for Edmonton, which has conceded 12 regulation goals in two games under new head coach Mike Babcock. McDavid said offence has not been the problem and that the team would prefer a cleaner finish, but noted a win is a win.
What's Next
Edmonton returns home to host Seattle on Saturday, with defensive structure and goaltending the focus after two high-scoring games.