Vancouver- Edmonton: 2

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May 8, 2024

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Our pick: Vancouver- Edmonton: 2

09.05.2024 04:07

The most watched series of the second round of the NHL playoffs begins in Canada. Vancouver showed its strength in the first round against a tenacious Nashville defense and won 4-2.

Edmonton then rode the wave of their biggest stars. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl raised their game to a higher level and helped sweep Los Angeles 4-1 on the power play. The Oilers power play worked. Their goalie Stuart Skinner shined especially late in the series.Edmonton had no problem with the Kings defensive approach. They were able to switch to honest hockey and won the fourth game by a slim 1-0 margin.

There are two question marks with the Canucks so far. Their biggest star, Elias Pettersson, is still searching for himself and looks like he doesn’t quite have the confidence. And in goal, Vancouver has two injured goalies — star Thatcher Demko and backup Casey DeSmith. The last two games in the series with Nashville, the three-man Arturs Shilovs has been fantastic, but the question is how will he hold up against one of the best offenses in the world?

What to bet on:

Edmonton should show their strength. Vancouver has more question marks than certainties. The Oilers will take the first game and win it.

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