Edmonton Oilers Win Game 7 to Advance to Second Round

Canucks Fall in Hard-Fought Series

Oilers Tie Franchise Record with Ninth Straight Victory

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in a hard-fought Game 7 on Thursday night. The Oilers won the game 3-2, tying a franchise record with their ninth consecutive victory.

The Oilers got off to a fast start, scoring two goals in the first period. Connor McDavid opened the scoring with a power-play goal just over two minutes into the game. Leon Draisaitl made it 2-0 with a goal at the 16:45 mark of the first period.

The Canucks fought back in the second period, scoring two goals to tie the game. Elias Pettersson scored a power-play goal at the 10:21 mark of the second period, and Conor Garland tied the game with a goal at the 14:05 mark.

The game remained tied until the third period, when Evan Bouchard scored the game-winning goal at the 12:15 mark. The Oilers held on to win the game 3-2 and advance to the second round of the playoffs.

The Oilers will now face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round. The Maple Leafs are the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and they will be a tough opponent for the Oilers. However, the Oilers have been playing well lately, and they will be confident that they can continue their success against the Maple Leafs.