The Edmonton Oilers know who their second round opponent is.
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers are more than ready.
Today the team held a practice in preparation for whichever team they will face in the second round. After winning their series in five games they will now turn their attention to the second round.
The Vancouver Canucks were playing Game six of their series against the Nashville Predators. The game was tied at 0-0 for the majority of the game, until Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left in the game.
Pius Suter.The Predators were gifted with a power play in the last minute of the game - and even with the net empty they were not able to capitalize on the man advantage.
So with a 1-0 victory over the Predators, the Canucks move on to face the Oilers. Given the scheduling surrounding Rogers Arena in Vancouver, it's likely the first game of the series isn't until Tuesday.
Mattias Ekholm.In the next day or so an official schedule should come out for at least the first four games of the series.
A Western Canadian series will be a great thing for the sport - and will hopefully spice up an otherwise dreary playoffs so far.
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