Oilers find scoring touch, hold off Canucks
3 minute readPublished: Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:20 am
Oilers Secure First Win of Season Against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday night, securing their first victory of the young season. After a shootout loss to the Calgary Flames earlier in the week, the Oilers rebounded with a strong performance, highlighted by a two-goal second period.
Andrew Mangiapane and Noah Philp found the back of the net in the second frame, giving Edmonton a crucial lead. Philp's goal, his first in the NHL, came off a shot that appeared to deflect off a Canucks defenseman. Mangiapane, celebrating his 500th career NHL game, capitalized on a turnover to extend the Oilers' advantage. Leon Draisaitl sealed the win with an empty-net goal late in the third period.
Goaltender Calvin Pickard played a key role in the victory, making 14 saves. This performance improved his career record against the Canucks to 2-2-1.
Vancouver's lone goal came from Brock Boeser early in the third period, marking his second goal of the season. Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko faced a barrage of shots, making 34 saves in the loss. The Canucks, who had previously won their season opener against the Flames, suffered their first defeat of the year.
The Oilers dominated the first period, outshooting the Canucks 14-4, but the score remained tied at zero. A goal by the Oilers was disallowed due to a high stick.
BNN's Perspective:
The Oilers' victory is a positive sign, demonstrating their ability to bounce back after a tough loss. While it's early in the season, the team's offensive performance and Pickard's solid goaltending are encouraging. The Canucks, despite the loss, showed resilience with Boeser's goal. Both teams will look to build on these early performances as the season progresses.
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