Canucks Dealing with Another Key Injury Ahead of Game 7
Edmonton Favored in Oilers vs Canucks Game 7 Odds

The Western Conference semifinal between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks is coming down to Game 7. The winner-take-all game has Edmonton at -160 to win on the moneyline and is -1.5 (+168) on the puck line. The host, Vancouver is +132 to win and +1.5 (-205) on the puck line. Meanwhile, the total is set at 5.5 with a slight edge to the over at -122. Bettors can get the under at even (+100) odds.
The Oilers are bidding for their second conference final in three seasons, while the Canucks are hoping to make their first appearance since 2011.
Who has the edge? Read on as we break down both teams and assess the Oilers vs Canucks Game 7 odds.
Oilers vs Canucks 
Records: Edmonton Oilers (56-30-7), Vancouver Canucks (57-27-10)
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Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, B.C.
Streaming: ESPN, ESPN+
Canucks vs Oilers Betting Trends
The Edmonton Oilers are just 41-52 against the puck line. However, the Oilers have been profitable of late for Over/Under bettors, going 7-3-1 this postseason for an overall mark of 42-46-5.
The Vancouver Canucks, meanwhile, are 50-44 against the puck line, including 5-1 this series. Vancouver has also been profitable for Over/Under bettors, going 46-42-6.
That’s important to remember when assessing the Oilers vs Canucks Game 7 odds.
Skinner Answers Call
Edmonton went back to Stuart Skinner in goal for Game 6, and he answered the call with 14 saves. Veteran backup Calvin Pickard started the previous two games.
Skinner has been shaky this postseason (2.97 goals against average, .881 save percentage), but he offers the most upside of any Oilers netminder. His 2.62 GAA during the regular season matched a career-best.
Scoring is the Oilers’ biggest strength, and they showed that with five goals in Game 6. They are averaging 3.91 goals per game in the playoffs, with their power play operating at an NHL-best 36.8%. They have the top three NHL scoring leaders in Leon Draisaitl (23 points), Connor McDavid (21) and Evan Bouchard (18).
It’s a big reason why Edmonton continues to cash in for Over/Under bettors. The Oilers are 7-3-1 against the Over/Under this postseason, improving their overall mark to 42-46-5.
Following Game 6, the Oilers improved from +450 to +260 to win the Western Conference. Naturally, their Stanley Cup odds also grew (+900 to +600).
Edmonton will presumably stick with Skinner in Game 7. His experience, coupled with the Oilers’ sound defensive structure, likely gives them the best chance to advance. Vancouver generated only seven high-danger scoring chances, none during the second period. The Canucks also had only 15 shots, 20 fewer than the previous game in the NHL playoff bracket.
Be sure to keep that in mind when analyzing the Oilers vs Canucks Game 7 odds.
Injury Worries Grow
Vancouver star Brock Boeser is not expected to play in Game 7 because of a blood-clotting issue. It’s a significant loss, as Boeser leads the Canucks in goals (7) and is tied for the lead in points (12) during the playoffs. He had a career-high 40 goals and 73 points in the regular season.
Boeser didn’t participate in Sunday’s practice, with head coach Rick Tocchet saying the winger needed a “maintenance day.”
Vancouver also remains without its No. 1 goalie Thatcher Demko. The Vezina Trophy finalist hasn’t played since Game 1 of the first round because of a knee injury. Arturs Silovs has filled in admirably for Demko, but the 2019 sixth-rounder’s upside is not nearly as high. In nine postseason games, Silovs is 5-4 with a 2.89 GAA, .898 save percentage, and one shutout.
Because of those injuries, oddsmakers remain skeptical of Vancouver’s championship outlook. Following Game 6, the Canucks’ conference odds dropped from +330 to +550. They are easily the biggest Cup longshot (+1100 to +1800).
Tocchet said before Game 6 that Demko’s health has “improved immensely,” raising optimism he could soon return. But nothing has been confirmed.
Regardless of his health, Vancouver will need to generate more offense. The Canucks had only 18 scoring chances on 5-on-5 play in Game 6.
Handicapping the Game
Vancouver has shown a lot of adversity this postseason. Demko’s absence is crushing given the expectations. But at what point does it become too much to overcome?
After covering in each of the first five games against Edmonton, the Canucks were rolled in Game 6. The Oilers scored four unanswered goals over the final two periods, including Zach Hyman’s NHL-best 10th of the postseason.
The Canucks head back to Rogers Arena, where they are 3-2-1 this postseason and 30-11-6 overall. That said, it may be tough to contain the Oilers.
When making picks for Game 7, bettors should take Vancouver’s recent success against the puck line (5-1 this series) into account.
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