Oilers Eliminate Canucks in Overtime Thriller

Edmonton Punches Ticket to Western Conference Final

After a thrilling 3-2 victory in overtime, the Edmonton Oilers have eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final after an intense Game 7 battle at Rogers Arena on Monday night.

With the game tied 2-2 in the dying minutes, Connor McDavid netted the game-winning goal just 1:34 into overtime. The Oilers' victory was hard-fought, with both teams battling tooth and nail throughout the contest.

The Oilers opened the scoring in the second period, but the Canucks responded with two quick goals in the final minutes of the frame. However, Edmonton bounced back in the third period, thanks to a goal from Leon Draisaitl, setting the stage for McDavid's heroics in overtime.