Oilers lineup included the big stars tonight in Vancouver
3-2 Canucks defeat Oilers
Game Summary Notes (Vancouver Canucks 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 – OT, October 3, 2025):
Final Score: Canucks win 3-2 in OT
. . . with Conor Garland scoring the game-winner at 3:07 on a 3-on-2 rush, assisted by Elias Pettersson, beating Calvin Pickard glove-side.
Key Canucks Performers:
Quinn Hughes: Ran the show with an assist on Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s first goal, 25:14 TOI, and unreal puck movement. His skating and vision were game-changers.
Jonathan Lekkerimäki: Two goals (tip-in at 15:33 1st, snipe at 12:19 2nd), 4 shots, +1. His lethal shot and nose for open ice screamed NHL-ready.
Conor Garland: OT hero with a wicked wrister, 3 shots, +1, buzzing all game.
Thatcher Demko: Rock-solid, stopping 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%), with huge saves on Matt Savoie’s third-period rush and McDavid’s slot chance.
Evander Kane: No points but threw 4 hits, adding grit to Vancouver’s top-six alongside Pettersson’s line.
Key Oilers Performers:
Leon Draisaitl: Scored the tying goal at 16:45 (3rd) on a one-timer from McDavid, 5 shots, 2 assists, +1. Carried the offense.
Connor McDavid: Two assists (including on Draisaitl’s goal), 5 shots, dangerous but couldn’t beat Demko.
Matt Savoie: No points but flashed elite speed, nearly scoring on a third-period rush where he split the D—future looks bright.
Calvin Pickard: 28 saves on 31 shots (.903 SV%), kept the game close with a big stop on DeBrusk’s breakaway but couldn’t stop Garland’s OT snipe.
Game Flow:
First Period: Trent Frederic opened scoring for Edmonton (4:17, assisted by McDavid), Lekkerimäki tied it (15:33). Shots even at 9-9.
Second Period: Lekkerimäki’s second goal (12:19) gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead. Oilers outshot Canucks 14-11 but couldn’t crack Demko.
Third Period: Draisaitl’s one-timer tied it 2-2. Edmonton led shots 12-7 but stalled against Demko’s wall.
Overtime: Garland’s quick release ended it.
Final shots: 30-28 Oilers.
Other Notes:
Oilers fought hard, outshooting Vancouver, but couldn’t finish against a determined Demko.
Power play went 0-for-3; Canucks were 1-for-2.
Kane’s physicality (4 hits) gave Vancouver an edge, meshing well with their speed game.
Preseason wrap-up: Canucks finish 4-2-0, Oilers 4-2-1. Regular season starts soon (Oilers vs. Calgary, Oct 8; Canucks vs. Calgary, Oct 9).
Roster watch: Lekkerimäki’s two goals boost his case for a Canucks spot. Savoie’s speed impressed but he’s AHL-bound for now.
Edmonton’s regular-season quest starts October 8 vs. Calgary.
