Eight Teams Advance To Second Round

Edmonton Oilers Begin Road Trip to Vancouver for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Eight Teams Advance to Second Round

Live Coverage of Oilers vs. Canucks on ESPN

The Edmonton Oilers will embark on a road trip to Vancouver on Wednesday, May 8th, for the opening game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks. Live coverage of the game will be available on ESPN, featuring live scores, highlights, and updated stats.

The Oilers secured their place in the playoffs after a hard-fought first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. The series went the distance to seven games, with the Oilers ultimately prevailing in overtime in Game 7.

The Canucks, meanwhile, advanced to the second round after defeating the Calgary Flames in four straight games. They will be looking to continue their strong playoff performance and upset the higher-seeded Oilers.

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will feature the eight teams that advance out of the first round in four best-of-7 series. The remaining teams are the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, and Carolina Hurricanes.

The Oilers and Canucks have a long history of playoff battles, with the Oilers holding a 9-5 advantage in their previous meetings. The two teams last met in the playoffs in 2017, with the Oilers winning in six games.

With a berth in the Western Conference Finals on the line, both teams are expected to give it their all. The series promises to be a thrilling and closely contested affair, and fans of both teams will be eager to see who comes out on top.