Oilers Defeat Canucks 6-2, Hyman Scores Twice

In a highly anticipated rematch, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on January 23, 2025, following a previous encounter where the Canucks won 3-2. Zach Hyman led the Oilers with two goals and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl contributed with a goal and two assists, extending his point streak. The game was marked by the absence of both Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers, who were serving three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents from their last matchup. The Oilers dominated the game, scoring five unanswered goals, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Adam Henrique also finding the net. In contrast, the Canucks struggled offensively, with only Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek scoring, while goaltender Thatcher Demko faced 30 shots. The victory allowed the Oilers to snap a two-game skid and improved their overall record to 30-15-3.