The Vancouver Canucks face a challenging matchup against the Edmonton Oilers after suffering a heavy defeat the last time they met. With the Canucks struggling recently, holding a record of 2-5-3, and the Oilers on a hot streak at 8-2-0, Vancouver's offense will need to step up significantly. J.T. Miller, who has struggled to find the net this season, is under pressure to perform, while Vasily Podkolzin looks to shine against his former team. Given Edmonton's scoring prowess, Vancouver may need to score four or more goals to secure a win.

As both teams prepare for their clash, the Canucks' recent form raises concerns. They've been outscored 11-2 in their last two contests and have found the back of the net more than once only once in the past five games. The matchup's dynamics necessitate a concerted effort from Vancouver's offensive key players, particularly Miller and Podkolzin, to provide the spark needed to compete with the high-flying Oilers.