After a 6-5 win in Edmonton, Vancouver’s morning skate indicates Manny Malhotra will keep the same forward groups and start Kevin Lankinen in goal. Edmonton makes lineup changes with Zach Hyman out and Devon Levi getting the start.
Vancouver is expected to run the same lineup that beat Edmonton 6-5, with Paul Cotter, Marco Rossi, Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson among the scorers returning.
Edmonton is making changes: Zach Hyman is not on the trip (out a couple of weeks) and Devon Levi will start after Tristan Jarry allowed six goals in the Oilers’ opener.
Oilers in a rematch of Tuesday's 6-5 Canucks win in Edmonton. Morning skate suggested Vancouver will use the same lineup that produced that victory, though coach Manny Malhotra did not formally confirm it at his media availability.
Paul Cotter scored twice in Edmonton, including the overtime winner. All four centres who dressed in that game — Rossi, Lekkerimäki, Pettersson and Sasson — contributed goals. Max Sasson is again expected to take the assignment against Connor McDavid.
Edmonton will make changes of its own. Zach Hyman is not on the trip and is expected to be out a couple of weeks after logging heavy minutes in the opener. Tristan Jarry gave up six goals on 23 shots in Edmonton's opening loss, and Devon Levi is expected to get the start tonight.
Evan Bouchard had a historic opening night, recording five points (three goals and two assists) and leading all skaters in ice time. With Hyman out, Josh Samanski was recalled and is slotted into the fourth line centre role. Head coach Mike Babcock will provide further updates after practice.
Malhotra emphasized that the Canucks won't radically change their approach. The focus remains on quick zone entries and denying transition offence. Having last change at home gives the Canucks more flexibility with deployments and pairs, so look for tactical matchup choices to protect against Edmonton's top duo or to isolate McDavid and Draisaitl if lines are shuffled.
Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. PT at Rogers Arena. The game will be televised on Sportsnet Pacific with John Shorthouse and Ray Ferraro calling the action. The referees assigned for the game are Pierre Lambert and Michael Markovic.
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