Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers on Sep 29, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 6, Edmonton Oilers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 6 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 3 | 2 | 6 | 25:41 | 0.25 | 4.75 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Vasily Podkolzin | R | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18:20 | 0.87 | 2.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:51 | VAN | Paul Cotter | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:26 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:07 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Liam Ohgren, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:34 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Alex Formenton | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:10 | VAN | Jonathan Lekkerimäki | Jake DeBrusk, Jamie Oleksiak | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 02:55 | VAN | Max Sasson | Drew O'Connor, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 05:15 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Filip Hronek, Brock Boeser | 4v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 08:56 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Evan Bouchard, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 09:20 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:17 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 6v4 | 5–5 |
| OT 01:59 | VAN | Paul Cotter | Max Sasson | 3v3 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 30 |
| Corsi % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 38 |
| Blocks | 21 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25:08 | 0.02 | 1.89 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:51 | 0.52 | 1.54 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.20 | 1.30 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.49 | 0.77 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.33 | 0.63 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.05 | 0.53 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.19 | 0.46 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.04 | 0.39 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.18 | 0.32 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:37 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:38 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:40 | 0.01 | -1.25 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 25:41 | 0.25 | 4.75 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | 2.11 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 18:20 | 0.87 | 2.05 |
| Alex Formenton | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.17 | 1.93 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:15 | 0.67 | 1.19 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.41 | 1.11 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.08 | 0.93 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:41 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.17 | -0.04 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Owen Michaels | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:22 | 0.03 | -0.16 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.02 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -1.74 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 23 | 73.9% | -3.95 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6–5 on Sep 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.38 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.49 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.75 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 32 of 37, worth -1.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6–5 on Sep 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 6, Edmonton Oilers 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 4.75, on 3G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.38 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.49, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 23 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 37. High-danger chances went 15 to 30.