Canucks Lose Game 6, Oilers Force Game 7
Canucks Drop Game 6 to Edmonton 4-3 in Overtime
Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser has been placed on blood thinners and is not expected to return this season due to a blood clot that has developed in his lungs.
The Vancouver Canucks lost Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, falling 4-3 in overtime. The loss forces a Game 7 in Edmonton on Sunday night.
The Canucks were led by Brock Boeser, who scored two goals in the loss. However, it was not enough to overcome a strong performance by Oilers goalie Mike Smith, who stopped 43 of 46 shots.
The Oilers took an early lead in the game, scoring two goals in the first period. The Canucks rallied back to tie the game in the second period, but the Oilers regained the lead in the third period. The Canucks tied the game again late in the third period, but the Oilers scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
The Canucks will now need to win Game 7 in Edmonton on Sunday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Oilers will be looking to close out the series and move on to the next round.
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