Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Oct 1)
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Oct 1)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickEdmonton Oilers (-132)
Player PropConnor McDavid to score anytime (-113)
Same Game ParlayCanucks +1.5 + Over 5.5 goals + Evan Bouchard over 0.5 assists
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Main Match Info

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Moneyline Prediction

The Oilers and the Canucks will collide for the second time in the last three days, as these two teams already met on Opening Night on Tuesday. Vancouver pulled off a massive upset, securing a 6-5 overtime victory to open their 2026-27 season on a positive note against an Edmonton side that should be among the contenders in the Western Conference.

The loss for the Oilers was even more surprising after they went undefeated in the preseason with a W3, OT1 record and some of the best individual talent in the NHL, including Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, and Leon Draisaitl. They were among the highest-scoring teams in the league in the 2025-26 regular season with 282 goals, and on paper, they should remain favourites.

Edmonton’s case is also supported by the fact that the Canucks posted the worst NHL record in 2025-26 with just 25 wins in 82 regular-season games, and they haven’t made any substantial upgrades to the roster.

The goaltending matchup also favours the Oilers, with Tristan Jarry going up against Kevin Lankinen, even if neither player looked good in the season opener.

Although the Canucks pulled off the upset on Tuesday, they face a difficult challenge in trying to secure another win within three days against one of the NHL’s most talented offences. The Oilers should bounce back and secure their first win of the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Player Prop

Connor McDavid didn’t find the back of the net on Opening Night, but the star playmaker made his presence felt anyway, chipping in two assists in Tuesday’s 6-5 overtime loss to Vancouver. However, the Oilers need McDavid to be productive offensively if they want to turn things around after their recent loss.

With McDavid locked into the first line and the power-play unit, opportunities should come his way. He didn’t have a single shot on goal on Tuesday, but that’s an oddity – he only had two games without a shot in the entire 2025-26 season, playoffs included. Eager to bounce back, McDavid could score his first goal of the new season.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Same Game Parlay

Even though the Oilers are favourites to win, don’t expect the Canucks to give up easily. Vancouver showed their fighting spirit in their 6-5 overtime win on Opening Night, and backed by the support of their fans at Rogers Arena, they should keep the game close enough to cover the +1.5 puck line.

The over in goals is attractive since neither Edmonton nor Vancouver are known for their defensive prowess, and they combined for 11 goals in their previous meeting on Tuesday.

I’m also backing Evan Bouchard to build off his impressive performance in the season opener, where he recorded five points (three goals, two assists). The star blueliner should crack the scoresheet again in this matchup.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Team News

Edmonton Oilers Team News 

The Oilers are expected to be without several players in their second game of the season, similar to Opening Night against Vancouver on Tuesday. A few players are close to returning, including Alec Regula (undisclosed), Jason Dickinson (foot), and James Stefan (undisclosed). However, this game comes too soon for this injured trio.

Among the longer-term injured players, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) and Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) stand out, and both veterans should be back in the lineup in mid-October. Atro Leppanen (undisclosed) is also set to return in October, while Matt Savoie (lower body) and Frederik Andersen (knee) could return in November and December, respectively.

Vancouver Canucks Team News

The Canucks should be considerably healthier in the coming weeks, as most of their injured players are slated to return to action in a matter of days. Players such as Filip Chytil (shoulder), Mackenzie MacEachern (undisclosed), Akil Thomas (undisclosed), and Jack Thompson (undisclosed) are all on the verge of returning.

The only long-term absence for the Canucks is a significant one, as Thatcher Demko remains out due to a hip injury. The veteran goaltender is set to return sometime around mid-December or Christmas. This means Kevin Lankinen should serve as Vancouver’s No. 1 goaltender for now, with Leevi Merilainen as the projected backup.

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