CANUCKS AND OILERS FACE OFF IN GAME 7 OF THE NHL PLAYOFFS
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are set to meet in Game 7 of their second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The teams have a long history, with their last playoff matchups dating back to the 1985.86 and 1991.92 seasons.
The Canucks have struggled against the Oilers in the postseason, holding a record of 5-10-0 all-time. However, they have had success this season, sweeping their regular season series against Edmonton with a record of 4-0.
Key Players for the Canucks include Elias Lindholm and Quinn Hughes. Lindholm leads all active Vancouver skaters in scoring against the Oilers in the playoffs with 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists). Hughes ranked first in the league for points amongst defencemen and fourth for assists amongst all skaters with a total of 92 points (17 goals, 75 assists) during the regular season.
Brock Boeser, who leads the Canucks in goals (seven) and points (12) during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is not expected to play due to a blood-clotting issue. Starting goaltender Thatcher Demko has also been sidelined since Game 1 of Vancouver's opening-round series against the Nashville Predators due to a knee injury.
The Oilers will rely on their stars, such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, to lead them to victory. McDavid is currently leading the league in points during the playoffs with 23 (10 goals, 13 assists).
Game 7 will determine which team moves on to face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.
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