The Vancouver Canucks came from behind to defeat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series, taking a 3-2 lead. J.T. Miller scored the game-winning goal with 33 seconds left. Game 6 is set for Saturday in Edmonton.
Arturs Silovs made 21 saves in the Canucks' win. Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet praised his team for their resilience and effort. Oilers' Evander Kane and Canucks' Carson Soucy both scored in the first period to create a tie, with Phillip Di Giuseppe scoring for the Canucks in the second period.
Edmonton struggled on the power play, with big names like Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman unable to capitalize. Calvin Pickard made 32 saves for the Oilers. Edmonton coach Kris Knobluach emphasized the importance of possessing the puck and making plays.