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Canucks bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Oilers

Edmonton Oilers (6-7-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (7-2-3, in the Pacific Division)

Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks come into a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers as winners of three consecutive games.

Vancouver is 3-0-1 against the Pacific Division and 7-2-3 overall. The Canucks have a 2-1-0 record when scoring a power-play goal.

Edmonton has a 6-7-1 record overall and a 1-2-0 record in Pacific Division games. The Oilers have a 6-0-0 record when scoring at least three goals.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Quinn Hughes has scored three goals with 11 assists for the Canucks. Aatu Raty has over the last 10 games.

Connor McDavid has three goals and seven assists for the Oilers. Vasily Podkolzin has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 7-2-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging 2.6 goals, four assists, 2.7 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canucks: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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