Canucks Edge Oilers in Game 1 of Second Round Series

Vancouver Defeats Edmonton 5-4 in Overtime

May 8, 2024 - Vancouver, BC

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers kicked off their second-round series in the NHL playoffs with a thrilling overtime battle on May 8, 2024, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

The Oilers struck first with two goals in the first period, but the Canucks fought back with two of their own in the second. The two teams traded goals in the third period, sending the game into overtime.

It was Vancouver's Conor Garland who scored the game-winning goal with just 5:34 remaining in overtime, giving the Canucks a 5-4 victory. The win gives Vancouver an early advantage in the series, which will now shift to Edmonton for Game 2.