Edmonton owns a 12-5 shots edge, but the first period ends tied 1-1.
Edmonton and Vancouver are tied 1-1 after the first, with the Oilers holding a 12-5 edge in shots. Mattias Ekholm has Edmonton’s goal (1 shot, +1), while Max Sasson has Vancouver’s (1 shot, +1); Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each have an assist, and Draisaitl has three shots on goal. Vancouver goalie Leevi Meriläinen has stopped 11 of 12 shots (.917), while Edmonton’s Devon Levi has made 4 saves on 5 shots (.800). Edmonton leads in shots, but Vancouver has a 16-8 advantage in hits, and neither team has scored on the power play.
Key Performers
Mattias Ekholm, EDM: 1 goal, 1 shot, +1 Max Sasson, VAN: 1 goal, 1 shot, +1 Leevi Meriläinen, VAN: 11 saves on 12 shots, .917