Oilers defeat Canucks 4-3 in OT to even series
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in overtime late Friday night to even the Round 2 series 1-1.
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An evacuation alert was issued for two Wood Buffalo communities Friday night, as crews battled an out-of-control wildfire near Fort McMurray.
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City creates new local task force on housing and homelessness
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Man killed in Highway 21 crash was from Edmonton: RCMP
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Edmonton tree inventory shows almost $2.7B in 'green infrastructure'
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2-day campaign sees almost half of commercial drivers fail inspection: EPS
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Basement testament to Alberta woman's Oilers fandom
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2024 pool season: Queen Elizabeth to open by long weekend, Mill Creek to open for first time in 4 years
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Oilers defeat Canucks 4-3 in OT to even series
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in overtime late Friday night to even the Round 2 series 1-1.
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Oilers try to regroup in Game 2 vs. Canucks after blown lead
Hockey fans are eager to see whether the Edmonton Oilers will bounce back or spiral away when they resume their Western Conference semifinal series against the host Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 on Friday.
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Given the result of the first game in their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks — a loss Wednesday night courtesy a third-period collapse — the Edmonton Oilers say they need to play better next time.
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