QUICK RECAP: Canucks 6, Oilers 5 (OT) | Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers fell 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Opening Night at Rogers Place on September 30, 2026. Evan Bouchard recorded his second-career hat trick and a five-point performance, while Vasily Podkolzin scored twice including a power-play goal with 42.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Paul Cotter scored his second goal of the game just 1:59 into overtime to secure the victory for Vancouver.