Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Edmonton Oilers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 4 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.43 | 3.24 |
| 2nd | Colton Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.47 | 2.69 |
| 3rd | Matt Savoie | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15:59 | 0.54 | 2.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:58 | EDM | Josh Samanski | Colton Dach, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:48 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:10 | VAN | Ty Mueller | Curtis Douglas, Kevin Lankinen | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 14:35 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Connor McDavid | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 1st 19:02 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 6v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 16:46 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Zach Hyman, Connor McDavid | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 08:20 | EDM | Colton Dach | Connor Murphy, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 12 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 4.39 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 28.2% | 71.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Hits | 14 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Mueller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.18 | 1.01 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.05 | 0.81 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.12 | -0.41 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.23 | -0.55 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.27 | -0.57 |
| Kirill Kudryavtsev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.06 | -0.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.06 | -0.82 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | -0.84 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.06 | -0.98 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:44 | 0.04 | -1.17 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.36 | -1.23 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.02 | -1.96 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.43 | 3.24 |
| Colton Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.47 | 2.69 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15:59 | 0.54 | 2.50 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.12 | 2.43 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.04 | 2.25 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.14 | 1.75 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:48 | 0.49 | 1.17 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.06 | 0.94 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.41 | 0.89 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.20 | 0.86 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.08 | 0.73 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.09 | 0.72 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.42 | 0.68 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 35 | 82.9% | -1.66 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–1 on Apr 16, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.39 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.66 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.24 on 4 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–1 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 3.24, on 0G, 4A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.39 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.66, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 12 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 35. High-danger chances went 9 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 35 (-1.66 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 11 of 12 (0.41 goals saved above expected).