Canucks play their best game of the series as JT Miller scores late in 3-2 win over Oilers
Biggest concerns for Vancouver heading into Game 5
The Vancouver Canucks played their best game of the series on Tuesday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in Game 4 of their Western Conference Second Round series. JT Miller scored the game-winning goal with just 1:55 remaining in regulation, giving the Canucks a 3-1 lead in the series.
The Canucks were led by their top line of Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Brock Boeser, who combined for six points in the game. Miller had a goal and two assists, while Pettersson and Boeser each had a goal and an assist.
The Canucks also got a strong performance from their goaltender, Thatcher Demko, who made 35 saves. Demko was particularly strong in the third period, when the Oilers had several chances to tie the game.
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The Canucks will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Thursday night in Edmonton. If they win, they will advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011.
However, the Canucks will need to play another strong game if they want to close out the series. The Oilers are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to force Game 6 back in Vancouver.
One of the biggest concerns for the Canucks heading into Game 5 is their penalty kill. The Oilers have a dangerous power play, and they have scored on the power play in each of the first four games of the series. The Canucks will need to be more disciplined in Game 5 and stay out of the penalty box.
Another concern for the Canucks is their depth scoring. The Canucks' top line has been producing, but they have not gotten much scoring from their other lines. The Canucks will need to get more production from their bottom six forwards if they want to win Game 5.
Overall, the Canucks played their best game of the series in Game 4. They will need to play another strong game in Game 5 if they want to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
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