Canucks secure season-opening overtime win against Oilers, 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks opened their season with a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on September 29. Paul Cotter scored the game-winning goal just under two minutes into overtime, adding to his two-goal performance. The Canucks led 5-2 in the third period but saw the Oilers rally to force overtime, highlighted by Evan Bouchard's hat trick. Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves for Vancouver, aiding their effort to start the season positively after finishing last in the league last year. The teams will face off again on October 1 in Vancouver.
- •Paul Cotter scores the game-winning goal in overtime.
- •Evan Bouchard records a hat trick for the Oilers.
- •Canucks led 5-2 before Oilers tied the game.
- •Kevin Lankinen makes 32 saves for Vancouver.
- •Teams meet again on October 1 in Vancouver.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Cotter scores in OT as the Canucks beat the Oilers 6-5 in the opener
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cotter Has A Debut To Remember As The Canucks Kick Off The 2026-27 Campaign With A 6-5 Overtime Win Over The Oilers
"Paul Cotter scored 1:59 into overtime to cap a two-goal game as the Vancouver Canucks got the season off to a strong start with a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Marco Rossi, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Max Sasson and Elias Pettersson also scored for the Canucks, who are coming off a last-place finish in the NHL last season with a 25-49-8 record. Kevin Lankinen made 32 stops.
"The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 5:25 AMPaul Cotter scores in OT as the Canucks beat the Oilers 6-5 in the opener
Paul Cotter scored 1:59 into overtime to cap a two-goal game as the Vancouver Canucks got the season off to a strong start with a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Marco Rossi, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Max Sasson and Elias Pettersson also scored for the Canucks, who are coming off a last-place finish in the NHL last season with a 25-49-8 record. Kevin Lankinen made 32 stops.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 5:23 AMCotter Has A Debut To Remember As The Canucks Kick Off The 2026-27 Campaign With A 6-5 Overtime Win Over The Oilers
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime.
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