Canucks fail to match Oilers’ desperation despite chance to close out series
With two chances to win one game to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers, the Canucks threw away the first opportunity here Saturday by failing to match their opponents’ desperation, speed and urgency while losing 5-1.
Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser is expected to miss Game 7 against Edmonton with a blood clotting issue.
The exact timeline for his return is unknown, but several sources stressed this, thankfully, is not considered a life-threatening situation.
It’s a big loss for the Canucks, as Boeser is having an excellent season — leading Vancouver with seven goals and 12 assists in 12 playoff games.
Watch Game 7 between Canucks and Oilers on Sportsnet
It all comes down to this. The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will play a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday night with a chance to advance to the Western Conference Final. Watch the game Monday at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.