Edmonton Oilers Defeat Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 Nail-Biter

Live Coverage and Box Score from Rogers Arena

Second-Period Flurry Seals Series Win

In a thrilling Game 7 matchup at Rogers Arena, the Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious over the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-2. A second-period scoring flurry proved to be the deciding factor in the hard-fought contest.

The Oilers opened up a commanding 3-0 lead in the first two periods, with goals from captain Connor McDavid and forwards Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The Canucks fought back in the third period with goals from Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Oilers' early dominance.

Nugent-Hopkins' goal came on the power play after Canucks forward Sam Lafferty was sent to the penalty box for tripping defenseman Brett Kulak. The goal gave the Oilers a comfortable 3-0 cushion, which they held onto for the remainder of the game.

The box score for the game is as follows:

• Goals:
  Edmonton: Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
  Vancouver: Elias Pettersson, Bo Horvat
• Assists:
  Edmonton: Leon Draisaitl (2), Zach Hyman
  Vancouver: Andrei Kuzmenko, Luke Schenn
• Penalty Minutes:
  Edmonton: 6
  Vancouver: 8

With the win, the Oilers advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the Calgary Flames. The Canucks' season comes to an end with the loss.