Clash With Canucks In Second Round

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Schedule Released

Clash with Canucks in Second Round

Oilers to Face Rival Vancouver

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the 2023 NHL playoffs. The series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 3rd at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

The Oilers earned a berth in the second round by defeating the Los Angeles Kings in four games in the first round. The Oilers won the first two games of the series at home before losing two straight in Los Angeles. They then won the series-clinching Game 4 in Edmonton by a score of 5-2.

The Canucks, meanwhile, advanced to the second round by defeating the Calgary Flames in four games. The Canucks won the first two games of the series at home before losing two straight in Calgary. They then won the series-clinching Game 4 in Vancouver by a score of 4-3 in overtime.

The Oilers and Canucks have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to their days in the Western Canada Hockey League. The two teams have met in the playoffs on several occasions, with the Oilers holding a 7-4 record in those meetings.

The Oilers will be looking to continue their momentum from the first round, while the Canucks will be looking to bounce back from their Game 4 loss. The series is sure to be a hotly contested one, and the winner will advance to the Western Conference Finals.