2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canucks, Oilers To Meet for Third Time

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time and first since 1992 when they play in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. The series will begin on Wednesday, April 10 in Edmonton.

The Canucks and Oilers have a long history of animosity, dating back to their days in the Smythe Division. The two teams have met in the playoffs twice before, with the Oilers winning both series. The Oilers won the 1985 Smythe Division Finals in five games and the 1992 Smythe Division Semifinals in six games.

The Canucks are coming off a disappointing season, finishing sixth in the Pacific Division with a record of 36-38-8. The Oilers, on the other hand, had a strong season, finishing second in the Pacific Division with a record of 46-28-8.

The series is expected to be a close one. The Canucks have a lot of young talent, led by Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The Oilers, on the other hand, have a lot of experience, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.