Oilers Defeat Canucks 3-2 in Thrilling Game 7 to Advance to Western Conference Finals Starting Thursday

May 21, 2024, 03:43 AM

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in a thrilling Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl led the Oilers, with Evan Bouchard joining them as the third 20-point scorer in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, achieving a one-of-a-kind feat. The Oilers will face the Dallas Stars in the next round, starting Thursday. This victory marks Edmonton's second appearance in the Conference Finals in three years. The series saw six contests decided by a single goal. Meanwhile, the Canucks' season, which many considered magical, came to a heartbreaking end.