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Vancouver Canucks Ice the Edmonton Oilers with Sharp Shooting at Rogers Place

The Vancouver Canucks emerged victorious over the Edmonton Oilers with a final score of 3-1. The Canucks' season record now stands at an impressive 23-10, while the Oilers fell to a less fortunate 22-11.


Apr 13, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan McLeod (71) protects the puck from Vancouver Canucks defensemen Quinn Hughes (43) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

In a game that saw the Vancouver Canucks outplay their rivals, they managed to secure three goals from 27 shots, reflecting an eleven percent shooting accuracy. The team's performance was bolstered by their solid defense, which blocked 21 shots and delivered a total of 47 hits throughout the game. The Canucks also showcased their prowess in faceoffs, winning thirty out of fifty-six draws.


The first period set the tone for the match as Vancouver notched up one goal early on. They maintained this momentum into the second period with another goal and rounded off their scoring in the third period with one more tally on the scoreboard. Notably, one of these goals was scored on an empty net by Vancouver.


Apr 13, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) and Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (91) looks for a loose puck during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Goaltending played a crucial role in securing this win for Vancouver as well; their goalie saved all but one of Edmonton's thirty-three shots on goal, culminating in an impeccable save percentage rounded to one hundred percent over sixty minutes of ice time.


On Edmonton's side, despite taking more shots at thirty-three compared to Vancouver's twenty-seven, they only managed to convert once due to stellar goaltending from Vancouver. Their sole goal came during the second period which briefly brought them back into contention before ultimately falling short as they couldn't capitalize further despite two powerplay opportunities.


Apr 13, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defensemen Carson Soucy (7) and Edmonton Oilers forward Warren Foegele (37) chase a loose puck during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead for fans of the Vancouver Canucks: The team is scheduled to take on Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on April 16th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). This matchup will be available for viewing via ESPN+ internet broadcast network.

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