This was a tough game to watch...

Well, that was a rough one. Game 7 Oilers vs Canucks. The first game 7 in Rogers Arena since 2011. For the Canucks who were already missing Demko, it was announced yesterday that Brock Boeser was now out after suffering from blood clots. So it was always going to be a tough game, but this was brutal. While Silovs absolutely showed up, making some incredible stops this game, no one else on the Canucks seemingly did. Even as a neutral fan, this game was flat out hard to watch... at least for the first 50 minutes. The Canucks looked completely lost out there and yet, they made it interesting right at the end in what was a heart racing finish to give fans hope. But sometimes it’s the hope that kills you. I cover the entire game in todays NHL hockey recap!
#nhl #hockey #highlights #nhlplayoffs #edmontonoilers #vancouvercanucks

[@carterpochynok4874]

Watching Silovs feels like witnessing the rise of a great. Holy cow what a way to step up and show you're a roster spot candidate.

[@johntanner1212]

Silovs should be the starter next season

[@kohaku2910]

@@johntanner1212 maybe starter for pre season and see how things go for him but wow what a show he did

[@johntanner1212]

@@kohaku2910 Silovs won’t get hurt unlike demko btw I’m EDM fan gg. he show potential of a starter for van

[@kohaku2910]

@@johntanner1212 i don't think they would put their star goalie as a backup goalie for silovs, but rather a backup for demko though

[@kohaku2910]

@@johntanner1212 me too the last 5 min i was panicking because they always fine a way to clutch in the dying seconds

[@CometWasHere]

Edmonton fan here. When Vancouver pulled their goalie, I was so convinced they were about to score and tie it up for overtime. What a game. I have a lot of respect for Silovs, some absolutely incredible saves. Go Oilers!

[@MikeHeller]

Oilers came out hungry in games 6 and 7, Canucks looked like they were asleep. 4 SOG in the first half of the game, pathetic. Oil deserved the win.

[@CometWasHere]

@@MikeHeller yeah, they only woke up in the last five minutes. Oils did a good job at playing defensive when necessary and at pressuring the defence and Silovs

[@kaylanclintc.s2051]

This series never would of made it to game 7 with out Silovs

[@collasalbot7900]

Exactly. He was the difference maker in this series. He was very frustrating to watch as an oiler fan😂

[@AHFAN11]

to bad his team forgot how to aim in the last 2 games. 51% accuracy in game 6 and 65% in game 7. you don't win games with 51% and 65% accuracy.

[@Pizzalover22-um1vw]

Let’s be real if edmonton had even an average goaltender this would have been a sweep. Skinner being a bum is the only reason Vancouver had a chance

[@kaylanclintc.s2051]

They will win the cup if they did had a good goalie

[@collasalbot7900]

@@Pizzalover22-um1vw no because pickard played good and still lost a game

[@Yomasi]

Honestly if you're a Canucks fan you can't be too upset. This team had no genuine expectations this year. Last year was a chaotic shitshow. And this year they somehow rebounded. Everyone on the team finally lived up to their potential. And now with Silovs being such a revelation, they will be back next year

[@scootsmcdoots80]

I’d be a little disappointed in them in the fact they barely try to block shots. They were 5th worst in the league this year, and didn’t step up much these playoffs in that regard. They were in the bottom half of the league for high danger shots against (they give up more high danger chances than a team that won a division should. Or a team that wants to compete). They’re in the middle of the league for rebound shots against as well, they’re not as good as they should be at clearing traffic in front of their own net, despite being great at getting rebounds against the opposing team. They were the 7th worst team in missing the net when the shot wasn’t blocked. Don’t get me completely wrong, they have a lot of good things they’re doing. But the way the team is and the way their leadership is I don’t think they’ll ever be a contender until they have guys that are more willing to put their body on the line a little more. I’m not Oilers fan but even Draisaitl blocks shots, he’s played through a lot of pain over the years in the playoffs. The Canucks need a guy like Tanev back, or like an O’Reilly, something. I also believe you’re right that the team lived up to their potential, and I don’t mean that in a good way, I think this is their ceiling unless they change things.

[@RandomDudeidk]

​@@scootsmcdoots80At least they didn't back down, they tried to make a comeback, they didn't just give up in the end

[@karlkarlsson9126]

I'm upset, but not because Canucks lost, but how they lost. Last two games were utterly garbage, at least put up a fight. Silovs were the best though.

[@TheDarkestDestroyer]

​@@RandomDudeidkthey did back down. That's what I call 4 shots in the first with a 4 minute power play. A pathetic effort and even more so from Elias Petterson

[@RandomDudeidk]

@@TheDarkestDestroyer they scored two goals, thats good enough for me, they didn't just let the score be the same (3-0)

[@nicholaslouie7590]

Mikheyev missing a grade A chance, and the Canucks not getting a single shot in a double minor, really told me that tonights game was going to be a long one. They made it interesting in the final 8 minutes, but it was simply too late. Power play absolutely killed the Canucks these playoffs, it looked useless to say the least. I’m excited to see what this team brings, the future is looking bright.

[@smk3390]

Championships are a battle of inches, one inch the right way you win and 1 the other you lose, look at the oilers 40+ shot game, they could of just as easily won that game 10 to 4 the way they were peppering Silovs, whatever your team does going forward, they need to hold onto that kid, hes a diamond in the rough and played amazing hockey.

[@semmes5342]

we need 6 new forwards big gritty scorers with hands

[@scotty479]

Power play honestly felt like negative value. Just sucked the energy out of me watching them get denied over and over trying to enter the zone or setup

[@lilpigboy]

@@scotty479 Yeah that home crowd was very quiet after those. The entire 2nd period seemed damn near silent in there. Finally in the 3rd it felt like a Game 7 energy

[@AHFAN11]

as long as they start relearning how to aim, because the last 2 games were embarrassing to watch even as an oilers fan. I mean come on, 51% accuracy in game 6 and 65% in game 7. how do you make it to round 2 of the playoffs while letting that happen? if they can fix such blatant inaccuracy in their shooting they will have a really strong future ahead of them, but until then they need to start practicing.

[@AshTonnet-dn1we]

21-4 in shots at that point is inexcusable. Disgusting lol

[@justinbell5421]

That fact it was still close at the end is cause for concern as an Edmonton fan

[@AshTonnet-dn1we]

@@justinbell5421 so true.Silov ended the game with a way higher save% than skinner and faced double the shots.they are in trouble and exhausted.Moral of the story.Oilers fans need to still be very concerned with their goaltending.Dallas will give more than a few shots

[@Nic_Garscum]

@@justinbell5421 Not really. The Oilers absolutely dominated the canucks, sat back in the 3rd to rest for Dallas, and then after the 2nd canucks goal turned it on again and didn't allow another shot on net. The Canucks never had a chance in this one

[@user-vq8yl1wv8u]

No it's great. It would happen again if they played again cause the Canucks are sucky cry babies

[@AshTonnet-dn1we]

@@user-vq8yl1wv8u Its great gameplay? huh? i was referring to the level of play.Not how i feel…..

[@ultrametric9317]

Blowing a 4-1 lead in game 1 seems a year ago. They almost did it again. EDM had better not slack off against DAL. It will be over in 4 or 5 if they do.

[@glennwashington2186]

At least they beat the Canucks and their whiny fan base. Don’t go burning down Vancouver over hockey again!

[@kwaty]

Nucks played with a ton of heart. No business being in that game. But they are resilient! Go oil

[@superniitendofan64]

@@glennwashington2186 You mean like how Oilers shitty fans did in 2006?

[@NicholasBLove]

I’m rooting for Edmonton but I don’t think there’s any way they beat Dallas

[@scottpetersonwesternhs9905]

Dallas in 6. They are a complete team. The Vegas/Dallas series determined who was coming out of the West.

[@tamatb]

I don't think Demko would make any difference. Silvos were AWESOME in net.

[@jeodoretoel]

Garland was my favourite player from the playoffs. He was THE ONLY player who wasn't afraid to skate it into the zone and his line was the only interesting one to watch -- everyone else was dumping and (not) chasing. Super frustrating to watch for 45 minutes.

[@Eudaimonia469]

Yeah that guy has some serious heart. I hope he doesn't lose it going forward.

[@dana102083]

Agree..lots of grit from that man. Good effort all around..was always worried when I saw him on the ice...

[@eM-kb6sm]

he was actually really good!

[@SlickSniper3]

Silovs is a gem..wow.

[@gregoryvangaya8971]

To our Edmonton families, from the Coast, thanks for a great series. May your Pow Wows be all the better for being winners this Summer. May Northern Cree sound even sweeter knowing you're champions of the West.

[@kaylanclintc.s2051]

Hooka'heey 😃

[@chriz9959]

i cheer for edmonton as i used to play with Peter Draisaitl in Köln, but wow, what a series. it could went either way.

[@timlarsson3634]

We cant forgot one thing, look where this team was ranked before the season by most people. A middle team that nobody really expected alot of. Thay came out this season like true playoff contenders and in the playoffs were true stanley cup contenders. This team did far better then most people would have ever expected before the season started. Be proud of this year Canucs fans.

[@taskdon769]

Start the season strong by beating the Oilers 8-1 and then followed with another win in Edmonton. That was a huge moral boost for Canucks to have a strong season, sometimes just to start the season in right way can be doing well for how the team perform for the rest of it.

[@HarrisonHollers]

You guys surprised all and have such hope in the future! I will forever appreciate my boy JT Miller as he’s still one of my favorite Rangers. Come back stronger next year! Things are looking up!

[@darylwilliams7883]

The team needs a couple of years of this kind of experience, then they may be where the Oilers are today.

[@smk3390]

lesson that edmonton learned previous years, regular season is great, but don't bank success on it. Vancouver did play strong but the canucks can't have their top two players off the score sheets almost the whole playoff run. whether you had beat us or not, can't win cups like that. Edmonton has alot of its own issues, but if you look we have the top 4 or 5 point earners in the playoffs are Oilers including Draisaitl and McDavid. Im not sure we can beat the stars i didn't feel very sure for the canucks or oilers but we will see, as a hockey fan i would say for you guys, you do have a really good team, it needs to be tweaked and they learned alot by being in the playoffs and who knows we might be meeting again next year and you guys might be the winners.

[@Hutch91]

That team was not a cup contender

[@kohaku2910]

i knew cunucks would put up a fight till the very end well fought series, but silovs with a fantastic performance to keep the series close kudos to silovs fantastic goalie!

[@TR-vr5pz]

they choked buddy

[@TheScotian82]

Thats at least 3 sentences.

[@smk3390]

@@TR-vr5pz nah they didn't choke, the oilers been in rough spots over years of playoff runs, they came out and did what they had to, the 3rd period was perfect example of a teams experience, blocking shots like they did.

[@dannylaurence8089]

This Canucks team has been tough to watch for months. They can’t get pucks to the net, the defence looks confused and unsure on their skates, and the star players only seem to show up every third game or so. They had a lot of puck luck early in the season and it ran out after the Allstar break.

[@sonubains9418]

We have scored a lot less goals after the all star break

[@nogitsune4542]

This game couldve been 6-0 if silovs wasnt standing on his head. Canucks were absolutely awful.. the oilers just wanted it way more you could see it

[@The-Dom]

Finding Silovs takes the sting out of losing. These playoffs were a W.

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Good I’m glad. Let’s go Oilers

[@smk3390]

you guys got a good team, we have Mcdavid and still no cup, its a tough road to win, hell we are up for a hard battle vs the Stars who im picking to win the cup, they are so complete all around as a team, but ill still cheer for my oilers to pull off an upset.

[@brandensimmons653]

The 4 minutes PP was the killer for Vancouver and players being Flat it game 7 for crying out loud

[@brianschryver8314]

It’s interesting to look at the oilers, and know that they get 0 credit for defence by a lot of folks around the league. Indeed, when they screw up someone scores, but holding your opponent to 32 shots over the last 2 games holds a lot of promise.

[@krow9710]

Now they have Bouchard and ekholm who are considered some of the best in the league

[@TheDarkestDestroyer]

I would especially be mad if i paid to go to that game at the already outrageous prices to watch the team not even show up

[@craigcrawford6749]

Silovs was great! The rest looked like they had zero interest in the game. That was one of the worst playoff games I have ever seen.

[@johntanner1212]

2021 Oilers versus Jet playoff worst series I ever seen lol

[@smk3390]

why was it the worst? you did really well, the problem again is no top player production, look at the leafs, same problem, great regular season performances, but MIA in the playoffs, look at Edmonton, yeah we won, but we ain't guaranteed nothing going forward and the Oilers have learned alot from all their playoff runs, but the Stanley cup is the hardest championship to win and maybe Edmonton won't ever win it again, but all oilers can do and vancouver can do is take this years lessons and build on them. Pettersson and Hughes can't not score in the playoffs (1 goal is just not acceptable) Vancouver relied too much on 1 goal games but also had no PP, I still think as i said you guys got a good team and just need to keep building.

[@vikinginsane6770]

@@smk3390 that's how how it works unfortunately. I think the Canucks will miss the playoffs next year. This is just a repeat of 2020 vs. Vegas. Petey, JT, Demko, Hughes, Boeser were all there for that one too. This isn't their first playoff run, I am not sure why people think it is. It's probably because they don't pay attention

[@karlkarlsson9126]

Canucks didn't do well on the last two games that really mattered, 3-18 and 4-21 in shots is totally unacceptable for NHL standards, and 1 shot on goal on a 4 minute PP is utterly garbage, and this was game 7 in the playoffs. Oilers had like 90% puck possession throughout the game. I would definitely say that this is one of the worst playoffs games I've ever seen.

[@thecharliejamesofficialyou2574]

Love silovs, but the guy can’t save high blocker

[@HarrisonHollers]

Shoutout to Canucks fans. You are a hardcore fanbase and I respect you! Best Canadian fans and favorite team to admire from NYC! You will be back and better than ever! Would have loved to seen a rematch with my Rangers like 1994. But Demko and Boeser going down is too much. Even if guys stepped up, the mental hit was a lot to endure. I really feel for you all but am confident your organization is going in the right direction. Take care of JT Miller for us in NY and keep Quinn Hughes healthy! LGC!

[@chicoandthem4n]

Lol, the worst fans are in Vancouver, buncha babies, they destroyed their city after a final loss, cowards

[@glennwashington2186]

What a stupid comment. Canucks suck and so do their fans. Never won anything and act like they’re a real team.

[@N8Dogg7]

I don’t get how Vancouver expected to win by not playing the whole games and just try to play catchup in the last dying minutes. That’s no way to win hockey games. The better team won.

[@nigelcanuck5943]

Great Summary, its crazy how teams have been totally Binary in the Play-offs, either they are on or they are off. There has been some OT games, but usually associated with a Goalie stonewalling the other team, not a great offensive game from both teams. The fact the Oilers found some Defence with all those blocked shots was definitely key to this win, but they are about to find the same type of smothering Defence in Dallas. Dallas held Mackinnon the #2 points leader in the NHL off the score sheet 3 times in their series! It will be interesting!

[@nextmanupNMU]

You hit the nail on the head, I agree completely. Dallas is so deep, the Oilers stars will have to come up huge to have any chance. Shutting down MacKinnon and the Avs the way the Stars did though, doesn’t inspire much confidence.. but yes, will be very interesting. Thanks again for watching!

[@huohization]

Riot police sighed in relief

[@unclebitchie]

That made me laugh out loud, lol.

[@johnl6277]

Silovs was awesome. Last year's world championship bronze helped him in this playoffs while being thrown into thr playoffs.

[@cackoocacho1629]

To the Vancouver Canucks organization: Um........................... could we borrow Silovs for the rest of the playoffs? Seriously, guy was lights out. Would likely elevate the Oilers to cup favourites. I talked a lot of smack to Vancouver fans through this series, as that's just playoffs. Now that it's over, I can openly say, this team is only going to be better next season, and I dread meeting them again in the playoffs. I hope many Canuck fans may be willing to get behind the Oilers as Canada's push for a cup, as I was definitely going to get behind the Canucks, had they moved on. Hoping Boeser gets the proper care he needs, and makes a full recovery as well. Just a likeable dude, who's had terrible misfortune. Heads high, Canucks and Canuck fans. 💪👍

[@smk3390]

As an Oilers fan to all your canucks fans, as much as I would love it to happen, if your management (canucks) lets that kid walk out the door, you all need to demand them fired, Silovs is your future franchise goalie, 100% respect for his performance.

[@__DGNR8__]

Lifelong Stars fan here, Stars in 4, Deadmonton fans are delusional. They got lucky they played crappy teams so far. We are stacked. You have no goalie or defence. It's over.

[@welly115]

@@__DGNR8__ we’re going to remember you. see you soon.

[@jcsandstorm919]

@@__DGNR8__ 😂 I’m rooting for the stars because I hate Edmonton but dude, the oilers haven’t played crappy teams. The Canucks are a damn good team. For a long time this year they looked like they might take the presidents trophy. So you know nothing but that sounds typical of a Dallas Stars fan 😂

[@LARGO125]

​@@__DGNR8__Dallas and their below 80% pk? Hmm... better stay out of the box. Or they'll be playing from behind all night just like Van did. Good luck, because we all know how Dallas loves to fill up the penalty box.

[@MichaelThomas-ll1hw]

Man…….. I remember this like it was yesterday.

[@jonathanwelke]

As someone who lives in Edmonton. I agree the last half of the 3rd period was indeed a horror to watch. Almost convinced they would give up their 3 goal lead to lose in overtime haha

[@absolutetuber]

my dog went to lay down in another room because i was hooting and hollering so much in the last part of the 3rd period lol

[@capthappy8884]

As a former tendy, watching silovs was special!!!

[@dana102083]

Hes a beast fo sho!! Super athletic wow!!

[@Azraelson]

the last 10 minutes was an amazing show from both teams and one of the most thrilling of the entire playoffs, it did feel like the rest of the game felt less thrilling being a game 7 against two Canadian juggernauts

[@smk3390]

It was a passionate series between our two teams, it's Canada, we LOVE our hockey, all fun aside, you guys played really good, Silovs is your future IMO for goaltending, you guys really need to get your offense in order or you'll be like the Leafs ( don't be like the leafs lol) Pettersson and Hughes need to be producing points, Hughes did play awesome defensively no doubt about it, but he should be on the score sheet like Makar and Bouch. All in all, its first playoff run since like 2011, take it, build on it and regardless of rivalries, you have the potential for one hell of a team over there.

[@miguelicious]

Honestly, all respect from this Oiler fan. Never did talk shit all series as I had a feeling this wasn't the cakewalk some (stupidly) made it out to be. Glad my team won, but man oh man the Nucks are dangerous, play with pace, and high flying all year this year. Congrats to a successful season, nobody predicted how your 23-24 turned out to be. Gotta mention Silovs, what a stud.

[@dana102083]

Yeah i domt get the analysts or the pompous fans..knew this was gunna be tight.. i guessed in 5 for la and 7 for nucks lol

[@miguelicious]

@@dana102083 most fans don't look deeper than superficial stats or their fandom (see Leafs). Canucks have the big, wide reaching, physical Dmen which normally spells trouble for McDavid and it showed. Now add in 2way guys in Miller and Lindholm attached to McDavid's hip and it's even less space for him and that's what I was worried about. I was confident ONLY if the Oilers played with purpose and dictated pace the entire series and they didn't really show a lot of that in games 1-5, but brought it in 6-7. What this meant was the rest of the team after McDrai had to step up and they did. The '2 man team' BS can now stop for good. Anyone who still uses that chirp is blind, stupid, or blindly stupid. Great series again, Nucks have a lot to be proud of.

[@russell-di8js]

Great post. As a neutral i post to say fantastic over-view, nice1.

[@1har2vey3]

McOilers are a team of destiny. From last place early in season heading for CUP.

[@PNM_79]

As a die hard Oilers fan I have to say the Canucks played the best series. Sorry for your loss but we're taking the cup

[@runa_7022]

silovs deserves his flowers, because for the situation he was thrown into, he played as if he was a starter goalie the whole time. im no vancouver fan but im a fan of this guy no doubt. i wish him all the luck because he definitely has undeniable skill and a noticeable confidence thats only gonna grow with time

[@grievix2934]

I was hoping the oilers were gonna win this series, but that was honestly so heartbreaking to watch towards the end

[@Clenched.Cheeks]

Oilers fan here. I be leave that how you act as a winner or loser is as important as winning or losing. I just wanted to reach out to Canucks fans and say you've got a GREAT team and this series could have gone either way. I probably could have gone without the Canucks trolls calling AM radio stations and taking shots at our city, but I also know the assholes don't represent the majority of people. Great series, better than the BOA was, and I hope we get another match with you guys when both teams are healthy next year.

[@dicedindin8193]

That first save is unreal athleticism

[@josephosborn4953]

Hell of year! They gave us an amazing season and run with the low expectations we all had

[@geronimo9595]

it felt like the turning point was the blown 4 minute minor

[@user-ls6tl1vu8z]

rise of star 23 years old Silovs

[@daveminion6209]

i hate it when goalies make me fall in love with them - so many great ones lately, Silovs , etc

[@DrFlippin]

Watching Rutherford and Alvin looking intensive at the game; one can't help but to think they were evaluating the team and already understanding who they need to get, at what position and role, and who they can get rid of. They know what they are doing... and Canuck fans should be optimistic about the coming seasons. 👏👏👏

[@isobaric]

Extremely frustrating game to watch. Canucks did not show up at all until the final 8-9 minutes, suddenly they realised they cared about not losing

[@taylerthompson7559]

Vancouver should be happy they have a good team now probably for the next decade

[@maxoncabonor]

Somebody has to help silovs here

[@sonubains9418]

Ian clark

[@cypsrp7924]

Shot of Macklin Celebrini in the stands, but not the curious presence of Owen Wilson sitting (appeared to be) by himself, wearing a Canucks jersey with his own name on the back? That was pretty funny.

[@Moonwalker6969]

Imagine how unstoppable if oilers had Silovs in the net instead of skinner? lol

[@coolvi6015]

Great strategy on the Canucks' end. Game 6 broke loose, so start Game 7 conservatively and tame it to your own pace and frustrate the Oilers. Look for a break, and you're absolutely right the double minor in the first was a game plan perfectly materialized, except the capitalization. The two early goals in the second by the Oilers were potentially the result of the Canucks second-doubting themselves and lost a bit of focus. Had they not given up the 2:0 goal before the first half of the second period, the rest of the game would've been extremely different as frustration would've begun to set in on the Oilers. Oh and who would've thought McLeod was the drama queen, called for doubled-minor in the first then gave up the puck in the final ten minutes to make it interesting--no hating on him, I love McLeod and he's shown significant improvement season-to-season in the last few years, a good lesson while not too costly is a positive thing in his career--it's the Oilers, gotta play every second and you never know what you're going to get.

[@dana102083]

He reminds me of the kid from 6th.sense lol i see dead people...lmao his toothy grin makes me laugh... tough break on the high stick but theres no reason to raise a stick along the boards when everyone is fighting with you. . The give away.. he was jammed with some peoppe but he shouldnt have tossed it. He will learn from that. He had an amazing forecheck and PK, even better than game 6. I think the PK and grrat firecheck of the likes of nuge, mcleod, foegele, ryan and janmark made the difference this game 😊

[@23mylo60]

As an oilers fan, massive respect to the canucks team. They played great, overcame some crazy hurdles, played with resilience. And wow Arturs Silovs what a performance. If Edmonton has Silovs I honestly think they would win the cup, you guys have an amazing future, hopefully we can put all the toxic shit aside and just enjoy the rest of the playoffs:)

[@Nate_P]

Silovs! What a performance. Great game. Go Oilers!

[@spacewindu3824]

They had a monster season. . .

[@406gto]

It simply was not the Canucks year. They were outshot and out-classed by EDM - full stop. The only things that kept the Nucks in the game was Silov, and the fact they owned the face-off dot. Great series.

[@SaltyDylan]

Another great story for the Oilers this series is Dylan Holloway. His activation on the second line has given him and that line some life and speed. He looks like a new player, and what a beauty the other night

[@KK-----]

ggs nucks you're a passionate fan base

[@dizawnofwizar]

petterson had that bloody lip before the game. I remember saying "hey look they are already prepping for the complaints to the refs for no -calls"

[@codychickadee5095]

I was CONVINCED Atrurs Silovs was going to pull this one off for Vancouver. Guy was a bloody stud.

[@jamesma6641]

The team did great for what they had! With Ian Cole playing that much ice time and Mik being paired with Petey despite having no finish ability spoke to the lack of depth the team had but was still praised for being a team that could still score across many lines

[@No1HockeyDad]

My hats off to the Vancouver goalie scouts. Thatcher Demko now Silovs. Great scouting and development. Hopefully, they don't waste Silovs' good years like Demko's.

[@rogerbrown2910]

No BB King hurt the Nucks big time! Great game! Great series!

[@scottpetersonwesternhs9905]

If you´re Vancouver walking into next year, you´ve got to feel pretty good about the Demko/Silovs goalie tandem. Watching the post game interviews, the vibe I got was that this was only the beginning for Vancouver and they know it. This team is young. They now have a little experience. This is going to be a fun rise for this team. If a team is going to bring the Cup back to Canada. They are going to be the ones to do it.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Lol

[@kabiam]

Game five was the only game where The Canucks had the edge. As a Canucks fan the entire series was frustrating to watch. Good luck Edmonton. Bring the cup back to Canada.

[@Loop42]

As an Oilers fan, the future Canucks scare me. You guys are gonna be right back in this next year.

[@REDDAWN2010]

Just awesome! Go Oil!

[@allspeed1234]

it was glorious to watch

[@davidwhidden9337]

You can't expect to comeback every game. Silovs was the only reason this game wasn't 6 2 or something crazy.

[@Celtic4Life9]

Well played all season Canucks, but Edmonton wanted it more. Their big name players brought their A game, some of our guys didn't. Live and learn boys, the fans gave you their all, and it's a sad end to the season, but hopefully the Oilers can bring the cup home.

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

Oilers-Stars was a great playoff rivalry in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After the Todd Marchant/Cujo series in 1997 the Stars became Edmonton's nemesis, beating them five times from 1998 to 2003. That was before the salary cap and it always seemed Dallas just had a little too much elite talent for the Oil then.

[@yuan-pinglee6630]

That Stars team was a tier above the Oilers in talent and it showed. 97 was peak CuJo magic, but it was never really competitive after that.

[@Kjell777Iverson]

Canucks made it an incredible series. One I will never forget. Hope Brock recovers without issue. To the respectful Canucks fans, I salute you.

[@gordon7306]

I rather enjoyed watching this game better team won

[@frankmarshal7767]

Had Mikheyev scored, it may have changed the energy for the Canucks, but they were flat out outplayed for most of the game. Oilers deserved the win. But next year, man ... Canucks should have a goaltending tandem on par with Ullmark / Swayman.

[@AryssSkaHara]

Yep. I wouldn't say Oilers won that game. More like Canucks lost it by not showing up until 3rd.

[@edisonfernando7257]

Props to Oilers..good job to Canucks after being counted out by many..A new rivalry for many years to come. Canucks vs Oilers will meet again in the playoffs! Best wishes for the Oilers!

[@Dream25_]

Considering Silovs was basically on a 10 vs. 1 Power Play for like 45 straight minutes, only letting 3 goals in is pretty impressive. Not quite a Swayman level performance, but certainly in the conversation.

[@dana102083]

Swayman killed it this season..made ullmark seem nonexistant! wow!

[@paulbelamour8042]

Pettersson did his best Mitch Marner impression in the playoffs. The only Canucks who showed up this playoffs was Miller, Silovs, Joshua, Garland, Zadorov and Boeser. Hughes got outplayed by Bouchard. Miller didn’t show up for Game 7 and he showed no hussle all game. Lindholm doing what he does best and that’s nothing. If the Canucks only got Guentzel instead of Lindholm, they would have advanced

[@mkreku]

I agree on Pettersson. Was he injured? He's way too talented to play like he did. But Lindholm? He had 5G, 5A (2 GWG) in 13 games, third highest scoring on the team? I didn't think he was bad at all.

[@dana102083]

Everyone wishes they got geuntzel..even us oil. Gg guys, see you next year in the playoffs 🙏

[@CashMacGregor]

ruthervin didn't pull the trigger on guentzel and it's probably because they knew this team is 3 or 4 roster moves away from being a threat to win the cup. great start for a 9 year absence from the playoffs. the buzz is the phone will be ringing from around the league for silovs and they may move him. mistake in my opinion, demko seems to get injured a lot with how he plays his position. looking forward to this summer and what's in store for the team.

[@roberdanger]

Silovs stepped up. Petterson played like a 3rd liner the whole playoffs. Millers scoring was a little slower than expected. When they turned it on you could see they could dominate both nasville and edmonton. Just seems like they didnt want to

[@artvandelay1967]

Outworked and outcoached is not a good combo. too many passengers and too many injuries. While Im sure injuries affected the play of some Canucks, most of the team did not play well. Boeser,Miller,Garland,Lindholm and Suter among their forwards had good playoffs. DGP and Aman were good in limited roles, but Petey, Hogs, Mik, Lafferty,and Joshua sucked. How many stupid penalties did Joshua take? seemed like 1 a game. Hughes wasnt himself. Myers and Zadorov -which shouldve been our bottom pairing- were our best dmen. Silovs was fantastic (although i think they win with Demko). Sorry Desmith- as well as you played with the Canucks...Im thinking Silovs is the back up next year.

[@SuggyPopSodaBoy]

Pettersson got bullied more than Garland. If I were the GM id make sure he puts on some weight in the offseason

[@dana102083]

Kane played with petterson on ice more than garland as theyre on different lines. That may have made a difference.

[@diggerbones5292]

Imagine horvat was still on the PP…

[@wesleyoke8448]

I'm still totally excited about this year. This was a wonderful end. We climbed a mountain this season. I hope my fellow british columbians don't pressure this team based on this game. We should still be 100% percent behind this team for next season. And give them some love and breathing room to do what they have to do to get right for next year. Good job canucks. Great season.

[@RonaldoFotball538]

Good job Canucks! Next season they will be better, and maybe they might win the Stanley cup

[@OWlsfordshire]

"The Oilers gave them nothing." That's an interesting to say the Canucks failed to shoot the puck even once during a 4 min PP. They did it again at the end of the game with a man advantage. Utterly pathetic

[@LARGO125]

Pretty hard to get shots, when the Oilers d won't give you a zone entry. I know it flies in the face of your band wagon jumper talking points, but facts are facts. Stay in denial though, I hope the entire league does, it gives Edmonton an easier road to the finals.

[@OWlsfordshire]

@@LARGO125 I don't like the Oilers and they will get stomped by Dallas, but the canucks were disgraceful lastnight.

[@timdumoulin2576]

Vancouver exceeded expectations, no shame in their losing this. They will be better next yr. Great season Canucks, from a Habs fan.

[@sernpollock2426]

In a Oilers fan Vancouver is a great team. Next year will be a good year for the Vancouver Canucks team

[@32zoburisk]

Nah they will be bad next year ( thankfully )

[@markhoffman]

Now we know that Silovs can play a full game and the rest of the team can play a full half period. It’s all about managing expectations.

[@FTCoconutman]

I feel bad for silovs he answered the bell and his team was asleep for 2 periods

[@SportsMuppets]

Vancouver canucks came out flat ..2 shots in the first outrages ..Garland got us on board..Crazy ..

[@jhs5356]

If you win a 7 game series you deserve to move on. Too bad Van didn‘t generate offence in the first 20 minutes. But pride of the team easily outweights the bitterness of elemination. A season to build on! Go Canucks Go!

[@sethviher3858]

2:39 not to hate but as an oilers fan i think the reason silovs saved that was because it was blocked before the save was made. still a good save but i felt that needed to be mentioned

[@tylerandkyle5452]

This is how it felt during Avs Stars game 4 when the Avs had 2 shots at the end of the first period. Absolutely awful game to watch in person

[@zero_nochi6881]

Silovs was amazing, if it wasnt for him we probably would of have 6/7 goals. Just glad we dont have the toxic fanbase in twitter anymore as them fans were grim

[@happycanayjian1582]

It’s like Foegele and McLeod felt bad for the Cole’s own-goals. Beauty giveaways leading to goals against. Lovely….👌🏼

[@meatmeat5344]

Vancouver's "get 15 shots and not start till 10 minutes left in the game" was bound to catch up with them. They got outplayed in almost every game this playoffs. Dallas would've smacked them had they managed to pull this off.

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Let’s Go Rangers over Panthers

[@stingingmetal9648]

Can't just show up in the last half of the 3rd period in a Game 7. 4 shots at the end of the first period. No shots on net during the 4min PowerPlay. They did the same thing in Game 6 and should've adjusted. At the same time, you gotta give them credit for the season and coming this far. Shilovs has got the scratch and sniff interest from scouts, GM's, fans and will be back next year.

[@user-we2yt5on9b]

A bit unfair to claim the Canucks didn’t show up. It seems really easy to find fault and assign blame, but not really fair. Maybe it was more a matter of the Oilers playing really well. In the third period the Oilers spent their time trying to protect a lead instead of continuing with what gave them the lead. This happens every playoff year and often results in a loss when the game should have been out of reach. Unsurprisingly with a Tocchet coached team, the Canucks never quit. A remarkable turn around season to build on for next year.

[@hectic105]

I think another thing that contributed to the Canucks play in the first 3/4 of the game is the carry over of momentum from the game before. They COMPLETELY gave up in game 6. They didn’t even pull the goalie from what I recall. No late game pushes or attempts at a goal just to get SOMETHING to carry into the next game. They just stopped playing and the coach stopped coaching. That’s a huge mistake in the playoffs I think. Momentum can mean SO much, so to just roll over like that, it could continue into the next game and it did. Not the only reason for it, but a contributing factor for sure I think.

[@ronmailloux8655]

Hope Brock is ok and it maddens me to see so many young men in the prime of their lives get blood clots?

[@32zoburisk]

Hint: 💉

[@ronmailloux8655]

@@32zoburisk yes you re right its the silent warning