Canucks vs. Oilers: A Clash of Canadian Powerhouses

When Do the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks Play Next?

Upcoming game information can be found below. Edmonton Oilers tickets and Vancouver Canucks tickets can be found on their respective team pages.

Are the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks Rivals?

Yes, the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks are rivals in the NHL as members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Oilers vs. Canucks postseason series has occurred three times, most recently in 2024.

Who Are the Edmonton Oilers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Edmonton Oilers’ biggest rivals are the Vancouver Canucks, the Calgary Flames, the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights within the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.

Who are the Vancouver Canucks’ Biggest Rivals?

The Vancouver Canucks’ biggest rivals are the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks amongst Pacific Division opponents.

Game Results Between the Canucks and Oilers

Of the NHL’s 82 regular season games, fans can expect three to four matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks each year. In 270 meetings, the Oilers hold a 138-98-19-15 series edge.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Series History

The Edmonton Oilers-Vancouver Canucks rivalry has been in the making since both teams landed in western Canada within a decade of each other; in 1970 for the Canucks, and 1979 for the Oilers. Upon the Oilers’ entry to the league, the Oilers and Canucks both belonged to the Smythe Division until 1993, then traveled together to the Pacific Division through 1998, followed by the Northwest Division until the 2013 league-wide realignment that placed them back into the current Pacific Division.

Despite their close divisional ties, the Oilers vs. Canucks rivalry has only extended into the postseason three times—in the 1986 first round, and the 1992 and 2024 conference semifinals. Edmonton won each series, sweeping 3-0 in 1986, 4-2 in 1992 and 4-3 in 2024. However, during the 2023-24 regular season, the Vancouver Canucks won its first Pacific Division title over the second-place Edmonton Oilers.

Following their thrilling seven-game series in the 2024 Western Conference semifinals, the Canucks vs. Oilers rivalry returned in full-force. In an interview with Sportsnet, Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes and Oilers center Leon Draisaitl picked each other’s team in response to who their biggest rival was heading into the 2024-25 NHL season.

In lieu of consistent postseason action against each other, the Edmonton vs. Vancouver rivalry has also found its fire from the two cities’ relatively close proximity in the neighboring provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

Where Do the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers Play?

The Vancouver Canucks play at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Opened in 1995, the multipurpose arena has played host to the NHL All-Star Game in 1998 and four games in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. In its hockey setup, Rogers Arena holds a seated capacity of 18,910. Aside from the Canucks, the Vancouver arena held hockey events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and currently hosts the NLL’s Vancouver Warriors.

The Edmonton Oilers host home games at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Located in downtown Edmonton’s Ice District, the multipurpose venue opened in 2016 with the Oilers and the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings as permanent residents. For hockey games, Rogers Place can hold up to 18,347 fans. In 2020, the venue served as the Western Conference hub during the travel-restricted playoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; overall, Rogers Place presided over the early rounds, Western Conference Finals and 2020 Stanley Cup Final. The championship series returned to Rogers Place during the Oilers’ 2024 appearance.