15 Thoughts: Oilers vs Canucks 2023-24 NHL Playoffs Round 2

Things to think about as the Oilers go into the series versus the Canucks

As the Edmonton Oilers get set to battle the Vancouver Canucks in a second-round Western Conference Series, let’s take a look at the numerous storylines going into the series. This isn’t just about players like Connor McDavid, Elias Pettersson, Leon Draisaitl, and Quinn Hughes.

Here are 15 pre-series thoughts.

1. Heading into the series, the Oilers are actually the favorites, even though the Canucks finished ahead of them in the standings. Oddsmakers have the Canucks ranging between +200 and +220.

2. Why the Oilers are the favorites could be the way to two teams ended the regular season and how their respective playoff rounds went. The Oilers beat the Kings in five games and were the hottest team in hockey in the latter half of the season. The Canucks were still solid, but experienced a few more ups and downs.

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