Oilers and Canucks Trade High-Scoring Wins in Back-to-Back Games

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 9-7 on October 2, 2026, with Connor McDavid scoring his first goal of the season and adding four assists. This follows the Canucks' 6-5 overtime win two days prior, where Paul Cotter sealed the victory. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains on injured reserve

What is established so far

• Oilers won 9-7 on Oct 2 with McDavid’s 5-point performance
• Canucks won 6-5 in OT on Sept 30 with Cotter’s game-winner
• Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve for Oilers
• Back-to-back high-scoring matchups between the teams