Oilers force Game 7 as Vancouver Canucks fall in Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks' Teddy Blueger (53) and Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) battle for the puck during second period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Saturday May 18, 2024.
Vancouver Canucks' Teddy Blueger (53) and Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) battle for the puck during second period second-round NHL playoff action in Edmonton on Saturday May 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The all-Canadian matchup is headed for Game 7

The Edmonton Oilers secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a must-win Game 6 to bring the winner-take-all Game 7 back to Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Following a quiet Game 5, Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a trademark bounce-back, finishing the contest with three points — all primary assists.

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Nils Hoglander scored the only marker for the Canucks.

This is the first game of the series that was decided by more than one goal.

Game 7 is set to take place on Monday at 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. The winning team will play the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.

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