The Vancouver Canucks are back in action tonight as they take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena. The Canucks are coming off a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, while the Oilers are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
The Canucks are currently in fourth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 19-20-8. The Oilers are in second place in the Pacific Division with a record of 26-18-6.
Tonight's game is a big one for both teams. The Canucks need a win to keep pace with the teams ahead of them in the standings, while the Oilers need a win to stay in contention for the Pacific Division title.
The Canucks will be without Elias Pettersson tonight, who is out with an upper-body injury. The Oilers will be without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who is out with a lower-body injury.
The puck drops at 7:00pm PT. The game will be broadcast on Sportsnet Pacific and 94.5 FM.
Prediction:
I think the Canucks will win tonight's game 3-2. They are the home team, and they have a good record against the Oilers at Rogers Arena. I think the Canucks will be able to get their power play going tonight, and I think they will be able to win the faceoff battle. I think the Oilers will be a tough opponent, but I think the Canucks will be able to get the win.