NHL Predictions with Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers<\/p>\n
2025-2026 Season Series:\u00a0Vancouver 1-2 Edmonton<\/p>\n
Time: 9\u00a0p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 6 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)<\/p>\n
How to Watch<\/a>: Sportsnet+, SNP, SNW, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice<\/p>\n Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta<\/p>\n The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers play their final game of the season, with Stanley Cup Playoff matchups still in the air. Vancouver sits at 25-48-8 after 81 games, with 58 points, while Edmonton sits at 40-30-11 after 81 games, with 91 points. This is the fourth and final meeting between the two teams. Edmonton decisively won their last meeting, 6-0, on January 17th.<\/p>\n Credit Image: \u00a9 John Mccall\/South Florida Sun Sentinel via ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n The Canucks Story<\/p>\n Vancouver has rattled off three straight wins, two in overtime, one in a shootout. It is good that they are closing off the season with some positivity, despite finishing in last place in the league. Young players like Zeev Buium<\/a> dazzled in his last game against the Los Angeles Kings, and he has shown signs of improvement. In a lost season, that is all you can really ask for. Here\u2019s to a better season ahead for the Canucks, but they will need to navigate through an important offseason first.<\/p>\n You voted him ‘Most Exciting Player’ for a reason. \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/D7d1B4HP4n<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Oilers Story<\/p>\n Edmonton still has something to play for, as their first-round playoff matchup remains uncertain. The Oilers currently sit one point above the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings and would win the tiebreaker on both of those teams. Therefore, if they gain a single point in this game, they would lock themselves into second place in the Pacific Division. However, should they lose to Vancouver, they have a very real chance to get knocked down to the second Wild Card spot. That would mean a first-round date with the Presidents\u2019 Trophy winner, the Colorado Avalanche.<\/p>\n Leon Draisaitl<\/a> has returned to practice following his injury<\/a>, but is not ready to return to the lineup<\/a> just yet. He is known to push through pain, but a knee injury would not allow him to do so very easily. He will not be playing tonight, nor is he likely to play in Game One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Connor McDavid<\/a> has kept up his dominant play in his absence and leads the league in points with 134. Could he get a couple of goals tonight and achieve his second career 50-goal season?<\/p>\n Starting Goalies<\/p>\n Below are the projected starters for tonight\u2019s game. Please check social media for the most updated information before locking in your daily fantasy lineups.<\/p>\n For Vancouver,\u00a0Kevin Lankinen<\/a> should get the start. In 46 games this season, he has an 11-26-5 record, a 3.65 goals-against average, and an .877 save percentage.<\/p>\n For Edmonton, as this is a critical game for them, we expect Connor Ingram<\/a> to start. In 31 games this season, he has a 15-10-3 record, a 2.65 goals-against average, and an .899 save percentage.<\/p>\n Prediction and Best Bets<\/p>\n Edmonton is playing their final game of the season under some pressure, so they will likely bring their best game forward out of the gates. A good start will be essential for the Oilers, especially if they can overwhelm the Canucks early. We predict that Edmonton will secure second place in the Pacific with a strong performance tonight.<\/p>\n Prediction: Oilers win 4-3.<\/p>\n Best Bets<\/p>\n To wrap things up, here are our anytime goal scorer picks. For the Canucks, we will pick Jake DeBrusk<\/a> to score a goal. On the Edmonton side, we will pick Connor McDavid to pot one.<\/p>\n Main Photo Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t