3 Standouts From Game #2: Oilers 9, Canucks 7

TRENDINGBrowns outlast SteelersDuren, Pistons reach dealJoey Porter Jr. trade gradesYankees oust Red SoxFantasy Football Trade TipsStory byStory by3 Standouts From Game #2: Oilers 9, Canucks 7Izzy CheungFri, October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCanucks Lose 9-7 In Chaotic 2026-27 Home-Opener Against The Edmonton OilersThe Canucks scored five goals in the third period in a near-comeback during their home-opener against the Oilers.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #2: A Home-Opener Rematch Against The Edmonton OilersThe Vancouver Canucks enter their 2026-27 home-opener with a win against the Edmonton Oilers already on their record.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksPaul Cotter Makes Historic Canucks DebutPaul Cotter clearly understands the importance of first impressions. He played his first game with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night in Edmonton against the Oilers. 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Plus, Igor Shesterkin makes history as Tampa Bay’s elite stars fall flat.The Hockey NewsOilers’ Mike Babcock blasts team after ‘ridiculous’ opening nightBabcock unloads after Oilers' chaotic season opener.The Big LeadCanucks Make Key Call On $22.5 Million VeteranThe Vancouver Canucks survived a roller coaster opening game of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, defeating the divisional rival Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling 6-5 overtime final score on Tuesday evening.The Canucks, who built up a 5-2 lead, allowed the Oilers to storm back into the contest, only to have Paul Cotter bail them out with […] The post Canucks Make Key Call On $22.5 Million Veteran appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMike Babcock calls Oilers’ season-opening performance ‘ridiculous’ after Edmonton erases 5-2 deficit but loses in OTEdmonton mounted a three-goal comeback on Tuesday, but Mike Babcock had harsh words about the OT loss.Athlon SportsPick Your Trope: Oilers "Ridiculous" Effort In 2026-27 Debut Has People Pointing FingersFor anyone dusting off old tropes and pointing fingers at one area of the Oilers game on Tuesday, head coach Mike Babcock wasn't having it.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers