Canucks vs. Oilers Prediction & Picks - April 16

The Vancouver Canucks (25-48-8) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they face the Edmonton Oilers (40-30-11) on the road on Thursday, April 16 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Canucks are 4-6-0 over the past 10 contests, putting up 32 total goals (11 power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 44.0%). They have conceded 41 goals to their opponents.

Canucks vs. Oilers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Oilers 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-329)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Oilers (-1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers (40-30-11 overall) have a 9-11-20 record in games that have required overtime.
• Edmonton has 33 points (13-11-7) in the 31 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
• Edmonton has scored two goals in 15 games this season (2-12-1 record, five points).
• The Oilers have scored at least three goals in 55 games (38-9-8, 84 points).
• In the 31 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-12-5 record (33 points).
• In the 50 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 26-18-6 (58 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 11-11-4 (26 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have posted a record of 10-8-18 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 25-48-8.
• Vancouver has earned 24 points (9-9-6) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks scored just one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has 12 points (4-16-4) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 37 games, earning 45 points from those contests.
• Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games this season and has recorded 23 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 5-19-2 (12 points).
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 54 times this season, and earned 46 points in those games.

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Canucks vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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