Tonight’s game kicks off a four-match series between two NHL rivals, with the home team hosting its second contest of the season. The visiting club enters with a strong historical edge, boasting a better all-time regular-season record against their Western Conference opponents. Fans can expect a high-stakes clash as both teams look to build momentum early in the campaign. The series concludes with a return matchup in March, adding another layer of competition to the season.

UP INFO - Tonight marks the first of four meetings between the Canucks and Oilers this season: Sept. 29 (road), Oct. 1 (home), Nov. 7 (road), and Mar. 21 (home). - Vancouver is 115-127-19-15 all-time ...