Vancouver vs Edmonton Wrap - Edmonton Wins 3-2
Vancouver vs Edmonton Wrap - Edmonton Wins 3-2
Nikolai Khabibulin made 35 stops Tuesday to lead the Oilers over the Canucks 3-2 at Rexall Place.
Edmonton won as a +135 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Shawn Horcoff, Jordan Eberle, and Taylor Hall each scored for the Oilers in the victory. Eberle opened the scoring for Edmonton, finding the back of the net at 1:53 of the second period. The goal was assisted by Taylor Hall and Corey Potter.
Nikolai Khabibulin turned in a 35-save effort for the Oilers.
Alexandre Burrows and Cody Hodgson scored for the Canucks, finding the net behind Nikolai Khabibulin.
Vancouver got an 11-stop effort from Roberto Luongo in the loss.
On the power play, Edmonton went 0-for-3, while the Canucks were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Edmonton lost the shots on goal battle to Vancouver by a margin of 37-22.
Edmonton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Capitals. The Canucks will aim to get back on the winning track vs St. Louis.
