Oilers Lucky To Salvage A Point In 2026-27 Season Opener: Lose 6-5 To Canucks

TRENDINGWild-card series updatesLiberty sweep top-seeded LynxGiants release OBJCaitlin Clark's historic performanceNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byOilers Lucky To Salvage A Point In 2026-27 Season Opener: Lose 6-5 To CanucksJim ParsonsWed, September 30, 2026 at 5:43 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #1: Welcome To The 2026-27 Regular SeasonThe Vancouver Canucks kick off their 2026-27 campaign against the Edmonton OilersThe Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksPaul Cotter scores in OT as the Canucks beat the Oilers 6-5 in the openerPaul Cotter scored 1:59 into overtime to cap a two-goal game as the Vancouver Canucks got the season off to a strong start with a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Marco Rossi, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Max Sasson and Elias Pettersson also scored for the Canucks, who are coming off a last-place finish in the NHL last season with a 25-49-8 record. Kevin Lankinen made 32 stops.Associated PressCanucks vs Oilers NHL Prediction, Odds, Pick — Opening NightIf you want more Action Network content, be sure to add us as a preferred source on Google. NHL Opening Night is for the rivalries. The Canucks take on theAction NetworkAdvertisementAdvertisementCotter Has A Debut To Remember As The Canucks Kick Off The 2026-27 Campaign With A 6-5 Overtime Win Over The OilersThe Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksLineup Notes: Lankinen Projected To Start In Canucks' First Game Of The 2026-27 Season Against The OilersThe Canucks will play in their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight against the Edmonton Oilers.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksOilers Announce Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Decision Before Canucks GameOn Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2026-27 season against the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers will be looking to start their season on the right foot by defeating the rebuilding Canucks. Now, as the Oilers prepare for their season opener against the Canucks, they have announced some unfortunate news regarding veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan […] The post Oilers Announce Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Decision Before Canucks Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYEdmonton Oilers Suffer Brutal Blow Ahead of Opening NightThe Edmonton Oilers failed to go deep in the 2025/26 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after another summer of change, optimism […]SportsnautEdmonton Oilers Injury Updates and Lineup Changes Ahead of Opening NightAs the regular season kicks off for the Edmonton Oilers tonight against the Vancouver Canucks, they have been hit with some unfortunate news, as a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins injury that happened during Tuesday's practice. In addition, head coach Mike Babcock also gave updates on the status of Jason Dickinson, Matthew Savoie, Frederik Andersen, and Mattias Janmark. …Last Word on SportsVancouver Canucks Reveal 2026-27 Season-Opening Roster23 players have been named to the Canucks' 2026-27 season-opening roster.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksOilers lose Nugent-Hopkins to injury on the opening night of the seasonA tough break in practice has the veteran out of the lineup for awhile.HockeyFeedOilers’ Starting Goalie Decision Didn’t Have Much ChoiceThe Edmonton Oilers get the special privilege of playing on the very first night of the 2026-27 NHL season. They’ll be at home at 7 p.m. local time hosting the Vancouver Canucks in a Canadian showdown. They’re one of five games on the opening night of the season. It’s the beginning of a pivotal season […] The post Oilers’ Starting Goalie Decision Didn’t Have Much Choice appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPaul Cotter Scores The Vancouver Canucks' First Goal Of The 2026-27 SeasonPaul Cotter has scored the Vancouver Canucks' first goal of the 2026-27 season.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksVancouver Canucks 2026-27 Regular Season Lines TrackerFollow along all season as we record what the Vancouver Canucks lines look like at puck drop.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksCanucks 2026–27 Season Predictions: Team MVP, Best Defenceman, & MoreThe Hockey News - Canucks site writers predict Vancouver's Team MVP, best defenceman, and more during the 2026-27 season.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksA Few Surprises Ahead Of The Home OpenerThe Edmonton Oilers open their season against the Vancouver Canucks tomorrow, and the lineup might not look exactly how fans expected it to when training camp started.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersCanucks Suddenly Face New Problem Before Opening NightThe Vancouver Canucks are facing a new complication right as the team is about the open the season against the Edmonton Oilers. The post Canucks Suddenly Face New Problem Before Opening Night appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBabcock On His GoaltendersMike Babcock was asked Monday afternoon if he could tell us who would start in net for the Edmonton Oilers on opening night.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers Announce Brutal Injury News To Pair Of VeteransThe Edmonton Oilers are set to open the 2026-27 NHL campaign on Tuesday evening against the divisional rival Vancouver Canucks, but they’re going to be shorthanded considerably. The Oilers, who are already without the services of forwards Jason Dickinson and Matt Savoie, just lost veteran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, they also announced […] The post Oilers Announce Brutal Injury News To Pair Of Veterans appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYEdmonton Oilers Facing Stanley Cup Or Bust SeasonEdmonton needs to win, or Connor McDavid is as good as gone.Lindy's SportsSudden Health Issues for Oilers Creating an Unexpected OpportunityAs a wave of injuries sidelines key stars, Mike Babcock challenges his roster to step up and claim permanent roles before the puck drops on opening night.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers