Canucks have closed the gap in the shootout era: 61-59 since 2005.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head
A virtually even rivalry in 292 all-time meetings; Canucks have narrowed the gap in the shootout era.
At a glance
Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks insights
Oilers won 6-1 on Apr 16, 2026
16 playoff games between these franchises.
Oilers built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 94 of 153 decided meetings (61%) (plus 19 ties). In the shootout era they are 59-61 against each other (49% Oilers). 19 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 16 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Oilers' 13-goal win. The 1980s produced the deepest sample with 76 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1979, so the rivalry has spanned 47 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Oilers won 6-1 on Apr 16, 2026. Through the 2020s Oilers have led 21-14 between the teams.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | EDM | VAN | 6โ1 | EDM |
| Jan 17, 2026 | VAN | EDM | 0โ6 | EDM |
| Oct 26, 2025 | VAN | EDM | 4โ3 | VAN |
| Oct 11, 2025 | EDM | VAN | 3โ1 | EDM |
| Jan 23, 2025 | EDM | VAN | 6โ2 | EDM |
| Jan 18, 2025 | VAN | EDM | 3โ2 | VAN |
| Nov 9, 2024 | VAN | EDM | 3โ7 | EDM |
| May 20, 2024 | VAN | EDM | 2โ3 | EDM |
| May 18, 2024 | EDM | VAN | 5โ1 | EDM |
| May 16, 2024 | VAN | EDM | 3โ2 | VAN |
All-Time Record
| Season โ | EDM โ | VAN โ | Games โ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025โ26 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024โ25 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023โ24 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2022โ23 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021โ22 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020โ21 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2019โ20 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018โ19 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017โ18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016โ17 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Matchup Insights
Frequently Asked Questions: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks
Methodology & Data Sources
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Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks have played in the NHL since 1979.