Edmonton Oilers Aim to Capitalize on Home Ice Advantage Against Vancouver Canucks

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to host the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Oilers have been showcasing their offensive prowess in past games, with an impressive 16 percent shooting percentage against the Anaheim Ducks, which contributed to a commanding 6-1 victory. Their ability to convert shots into goals has been notable and could be a key factor in their upcoming matchup.

Defensively, the Oilers have also demonstrated strength; they held the Los Angeles Kings to just one goal in their previous encounter. The goaltending has been solid with save percentages consistently at or near 100 percent across recent games, providing stability at the back.

The powerplay opportunities have seen varied success but did contribute to victories against both the Ducks and Kings. Winning faceoffs will be crucial for maintaining control of the game as it was during these wins where they had faceoff win percentages of 64 and 43 percent respectively.

However, there is room for improvement when it comes to penalties. In their overtime loss against St. Louis Blues, penalty minutes were high and may have cost them valuable momentum during critical moments of play.

Rogers Place has proven to be a fortress for Edmonton with strong attendance numbers supporting them vigorously. The energy from home fans could give them an extra edge as they seek another win on home ice.

The upcoming game is scheduled for April 14th at Rogers Place in Edmonton and will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Fans can tune into this internet network stream as both teams take to the ice at 02:00 AM UTC (April 13th local time).