The Edmonton Oilers (23-17-8) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (16-26-5) at Rogers Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Oilers fell to the New York Islanders 1-0 in their last game, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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To prepare for this matchup, here’s who we project to emerge victorious in Saturday’s hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests for the Canucks (1-7-2), their offense has totaled 19 goals while their defense has conceded 37 goals. They have registered 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (18.8%).

Oilers vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Canucks 4, Oilers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+138)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

The Oilers are 5-8-13 in overtime games on their way to a 23-17-8 overall record.
In the 19 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-6-5 record (good for 21 points).
In the four games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
Edmonton has finished 2-8-0 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
The Oilers have scored three or more goals 32 times, and are 21-4-7 in those games (to register 49 points).
In the 20 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-9-4 to register 18 points.
In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 14-11-5 (33 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 7-6-3 (17 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (16-26-5 overall) have posted a record of 6-5-11 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-5-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canucks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has earned seven points (3-8-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Canucks have scored three or more goals 23 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (13-7-3).
This season, Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 7-9-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-13-2 (eight points).
The Canucks’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Canucks finished 13-13-3 in those matchups (29 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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