The Edmonton Oilers will visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Jan. 17. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. This is the third meeting of the season, with the series tied 1-1 so far.
Edmonton enters the matchup with a 23-17-8 record and sits second in the Pacific Division. Vancouver is 16-26-5 and is currently near the bottom of the standings. Both teams are looking to earn two points, but with different priorities.
Where To Watch Oilers vs. Canucks Tonight
TV Schedule in the United States: The Game is also available through NHL Center Ice in the U.S.
TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers have several national options. The game will air on CBC, CITY, Sportsnet, and TVAS. Broadcast availability may vary by region, so local listings should be considered.
Live Streaming Options: U.S. fans can stream the game live on ESPN+. Canadian viewers can stream through Sportsnet+ or TVAS+. Additional streaming services include DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Oilers vs. Canucks Injury Report
Edmonton has a shorter injury list entering Saturday’s game. Adam Henrique remains on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue and is expected to be sidelined until at least late February.
Vancouver continues to deal with several key absences. Teddy Blueger and Filip Chytil are both on injured reserve and are not expected to be back this week. Marco Rossi, Kiefer Sherwood, and defenseman Derek Forbort also remain out. Goaltender Thatcher Demko is still recovering from a lower-body injury.
Which Team Has An Edge, Oilers or Canucks?
Edmonton holds the clear edge in recent form and overall production. The Oilers rank among the league leaders in goals per game and power play efficiency. Much of that success comes from captain Connor McDavid, who leads the team in goals (30), assists (52), and points (82). Furthermore, Leon Draisaitl (67 points), Evan Bouchard, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have provided offensive depth.
Vancouver has struggled over its last 10 games, holding a 1-7-2 record. They have changed the focus of their season towards a rebuild, since trading their captain, Quinn Hughes. The Canucks rely heavily on Elias Pettersson to generate offense, but he has witnessed a huge production drop since last season. Depth scoring can be their only hope in this game.
This matchup may come down to offensive dominance and goaltending. Edmonton’s depth and scoring balance give them an advantage. Vancouver will try to slow their pace and capitalize on home ice to keep things close late.
