In a tightly contested Game 2, the Vancouver Canucks managed to secure a 3-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers by the end of the first period, despite Edmonton's early power play goal setting a competitive tone. The Canucks responded with their own goal and maintained pressure throughout the period. Key moments included Canucks' goalie Arturs Silovs making crucial saves and the Oilers hitting the posts multiple times, narrowly missing further scoring opportunities. Derek Ryan notably missed a couple of key chances for the Oilers. The game's intensity was highlighted by physical plays and missed chances, with the Canucks on the verge of taking a 2-0 series lead.
I could not be better positioned in the press box. Sitting right along the road side goal line. Very confident that isn't in. #Canucks
Up 3-1 after the first period, the Canucks are just -240 live on the moneyline. Vegas thinks the Oilers can come back for sure.
Chaos at the Canucks end. https://t.co/yWxVHNtZsA
Pit bulls have hung onto steak bones with less grip than Arturs Silovs clung to Derek Ryan’s stick on that crazy scramble in the last minute.
And a held stick by Silovs on Ryan's second crack at it, of course. https://t.co/agBUZJT9mz
Two hit posts (Kane and Ryan) late in the period and another missed chance by Ryan. This game could be closer. The Oilers have some work to do, though.
an early Oilers PPG felt like it might set the tone for the night. Credit to #Canucks for answering with one of their own and keeping the pedal down after that. Got a bounce on the Kane post and took advantage of it at the other end
Oilers hit the crossbar as time expires. Great period from Vancouver to build a 3-1 lead, but the difference between these two teams is still exceedingly fine (Edmonton still beat Silovs twice in the first, just didn't beat iron). #Canucks
Silovs with the save and sprawl to deny Oilers. #Canucks
it was right there for Derek Ryan. Just had to spear it across the goal line
Oilers trying to find the defensive zone tonight... https://t.co/M8oYzoAV1W
Canucks full marks for this 3-1 lead. They're way quicker, smarter and better than EDM this period.
By the skin of their teeth, the #Canucks weathered that third period storm. Edmonton's quality has shone through in Game 2. And yet with overtime on the horizon, Vancouver is right there, one shot away from taking an imposing 2-0 series lead...