Jack Roslovic and Kasperi Kapanen score twice leading Oilers shut out Canucks (Image via: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on Saturday night, overwhelming the Vancouver Canucks with a ruthless six-goal second period in a 6-0 win at Rogers Arena. What began as a tight Pacific Division matchup quickly turned lopsided, highlighting Edmonton’s depth and growing confidence down the stretch.Even without Leon Draisaitl in the lineup, the Oilers showed no drop in their play. Goals came from throughout the lineup, and steady goaltending helped secure a convincing road win as the playoff race tightens.
Edmonton Oilers erupt for six-goal second period against Vancouver Canucks
Jack Roslovic and Kasperi Kapanen led the charge, each scoring twice during a breathtaking second period that completely dismantled Vancouver’s structure. Roslovic opened the scoring with a slick rush finish, beating Nikita Tolopilo with a patient backhand after freezing the goaltender. Despite a coach’s challenge for goalie interference, video review confirmed the goal stood, setting the tone for what followed.Zach Hyman doubled the lead on the power play moments later, converting from the doorstep as Edmonton’s special teams capitalized on Vancouver’s lack of discipline. From there, the floodgates opened. Kapanen struck on a breakaway, Roslovic redirected a centering feed through traffic, and Kapanen added his second with a one-timer after Ryan Nugent-Hopkins muscled through a check to create space.Vasily Podkolzin capped the outburst midway through the period, jumping on a loose puck after Connor McDavid drove the net. Edmonton scored six times on a flurry of shots in under 14 minutes, effectively ending the contest before the third period arrived.Nugent-Hopkins quietly played a crucial role, recording two assists while skating in his 999th NHL game in his hometown. McDavid added an assist as well, bouncing back after his career-best 20-game point streak ended earlier in the week.At the other end, Tristan Jarry was rock-solid. Making just his second start since returning from a lower-body injury, he turned aside all 31 shots for his first shutout with the Oilers. The performance marked the 23rd shutout of his NHL career and provided reassurance following his recent arrival via trade.For Vancouver, the loss extended a difficult stretch, with the Canucks now winless in 10 games. Edmonton, meanwhile, improved to 24-17-8 and continued to stack points, showing that even short-handed, this roster remains risky when it finds its rhythm.