- Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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This Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers (40-30-11) will host the Vancouver Canucks (25-48-8) at Rogers Place, aiming for a victory.
The Vancouver Canucks recently achieved a close win, defeating the Kings 4-3 in their last outing. Vancouver incurred 11 minutes in penalties during the game and took advantage of 2 power play opportunities, scoring once. Their offensive performance was impressive, converting on 4 out of the 25 shots on goal.
This season, Canucks’ opponents have capitalized on 225 power play opportunities—ranking them 23rd in the NHL—with 63 goals scored. Vancouver has faced a total of 2,411 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .872. Meanwhile, they’ve taken 2,116 shots, reflecting a shooting percentage of 9.9%. While on even strength, they have allowed 245 goals, with 158 goals scored on offense. On the power play, the Canucks have had 233 chances and have netted 51 goals, giving them a power play success rate of 21.89%. Currently, they hold 58 points with a points percentage of .358, ranking them last in the league with 209 goals scored and 308 goals allowed.
In goal for the Canucks will be Kevin Lankinen, who has recorded 98 quality starts in his career, with a quality start percentage of .510. Lankinen’s save percentage is .898 across 8,745 minutes of play. He has faced 5,966 shots, making 5,360 saves, with a career goals against average of 3.16. With a record of 81 wins, 84 losses, and 27 ties, Lankinen has been a starter in 192 games, accumulating experience in 209 total matchups.
Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers recently faced the Avalanche, ending with a 1-1 tie. In that game, they scored once from 31 shots on goal and failed to capitalize on 3 power play opportunities.
The Oilers have netted 210 goals at even strength and 66 goals (second in the NHL) while on the power play. They have attempted 2,404 shots (6th in the league) with an impressive shooting percentage of 11.48%, while allowing 2,176 shots against. Currently, the Oilers have accumulated 276 goals and 91 points this season, representing a points percentage of .562. They have been scored on 264 times, including 215 goals at even strength and 49 while shorthanded. Edmonton has recorded 219 power play opportunities and boasts a power play success rate of 30.14%, alongside a penalty kill percentage of 77.73% against 220 power play attempts from opponents. Their cumulative save percentage stands at 87.9%.
Conner Ingram will be in goal for the Oilers, having saved 3,443 out of 3,821 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .901. Ingram holds a career record of 54-54-18, with 133 games played and 128 as a starter, amassing 5,478 minutes of ice time. He has achieved a 53.9% quality start rate with a total of 69 quality starts throughout his career. Opponents average 2.95 goals per game against him, having scored 378 goals overall.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Favor Edmonton
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