2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Canucks, Round 2, Game 2 Preview After a 5-4 Game 1 victory, the Vancouver Canucks head into Game 2 looking to send the series back to Edmonton up 2-0. It won't be easy, as the Edmonton Oilers will be fired up after blowing a 4-1 lead late in the second. As for the Canucks, if they can match the defensive effort they exhibited in Game 1, they should be able to frustrate the Oilers all night. The big question heading into Game 2 revolves around Leon Draisaitl's health. The former Hart Trophy winner was injured in Game 1, and while he returned in the third period, he is now listed day to day, according to Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch. With Draisaitl not at 100%, Vancouver needs to take advantage when he is on the ice, as his speed and overall ability to play physically may be compromised due to a back injury. Lastly, the Canucks need to get their power play going. While they did generate four power play shots in Game 1, they went 0-3 and had trouble maintaining possession in the offensive end. If Vancouver can get on the board with the man advantage, it should give them some confidence that will hopefully roll over throughout the series. Players to Watch Conor Garland After scoring the game-winner in Game 1, what does Conor Garland have up his sleeve for Game 2? His line of Dakota Joshua and Elias Lindholm was arguably the Canucks best trio all night, and they will need to put forth a similar effort on Friday. If he can keep connecting with teammates on spin passes, it should lead to not just chances but also goals. Darnell Nures Darnell Nurse had a rough Game 1 for the Oilers. He finished the night with a play/minus of -3 and was burned by Garland on what ended up being the game-winning goal. If Vancouver can exploit the matchup when he is on the ice, it should lead to quite a few scoring chances throughout the game. Canucks Projected Lineup Suter-Miller-Boeser Mikheyev-Pettersson-Höglander Joshua-Lindholm-Garland Di Giuseppe-Blueger-Lafferty Hughes- Hronek Soucy- Myers Zadorov- Cole Šilovs DeSmith Oilers Projected Lineup Foegele- McDavid- Hyman Nugent-Hopkins- Draisaitl- Kane Holloway- McLeod- Perry Janmark- Ryan- Brown Ekholm- Bouchard Nurse- Ceci Kulak- Desharnais Skinner Pickard Odd Courtesy of BetMGM [https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/edmonton-oilers-at-vancouver-canucks-15779294https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/edmonton-oilers-at-vancouver-canucks-15787403] Spread Canucks: 1.42 (+1.5) Oilers: 2.90 (-1.5) Total Over 6: 1.87 Under 6: 1.95 Money Line Canucks: 2.00 Oilers: 1.83 Game Information Start Time: 7:00 PM PT Television: Sportsnet Radio: Sportsnet 650 Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Stars On Ice Reschedules Rogers Arena Performance For Canucks Viewing Party [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/stars-on-ice-reschedule-rogers-arena-performance-for-canucks-viewing-party-2024] After Game 1 Performance, J.T. Miller Proves He Can Shut Down Connor McDavid [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/after-game-1-performance-j-t-miller-proves-he-can-shut-down-connor-mcdavid] Abbotsford Canucks Seasons Comes To A Close With 4-3 Loss To The Ontario Reign [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/abbotsford-canucks-seasons-comes-to-a-close-with-4-3-loss-to-the-ontario-reign] Lindholm, Joshua And Zadorov Emerge As Canucks' 3 Stars Of Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/lindholm-joshua-and-zadorov-emerge-as-canucks-3-stars-of-game-1-2024] Ryan Whitney Goes On All-Time Rant At Canucks Fans [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/ryan-whitney-goes-on-all-time-rant-at-canucks-fans] Teddy Blueger And The Canucks Are Ready For Whatever The Oilers Power Play Throws At Them [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/teddy-blueger-and-the-canucks-are-ready-for-whatever-the-oilers-power-play-throws-at-them-05-08-2024] Canucks Prospects: Jonathan Lekkerimäki Headed Back To Abbotsford; Wins SHL Rookie Of The Year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-prospects-jonathan-lekkerim%C3%A4ki-headed-back-to-abbotsford-wins-shl-rookie-of-the-year] Canucks Division Rival Wins 2024 NHL Draft Lottery [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-division-rival-wins-2024-nhl-draft-lottery] Four Canucks Nominated for NHL 2023-2024 Regular Season Awards [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/four-canucks-nominated-for-nhl-2023-2024-regular-season-awards] Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNjc3MzIzNTkyODA0MTE2/screenshot-2023-10-22-at-91546am.png]
