Canucks at Oilers
THE STORY: The Sedin twins are back in business – and that's bad news for the host Edmonton Oilers as they entertain the streaking Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. After being held without a point in their last three games, Daniel and Henrik Sedin took out their frustrations on an overwhelmed Toronto Maple Leafs team, combining for eight points in a 6-2 thumping Saturday night. The Oilers come in having dropped four of their last five, including a 3-1 loss to the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, Rogers Sportsnet Pacific, Rogers Sportsnet West
ABOUT THE CANUCKS (37-15-6): With so many close games on the ledger of late – Vancouver had gone to overtime or a shootout in 10 of its previous 15 contests entering Saturday – a good old-fashioned blowout was a welcome reprieve. It's expected Cory Schneider will get the start in goal after No. 1 Roberto Luongo held the Maple Leafs in check. Schneider saw plenty of action earlier in the season but has played just once in February, earning a 5-2 win over Minnesota.
ABOUT THE OILERS (22-29-6): The power play has been one of Edmonton's few strengths, particularly the first unit featuring Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. With all three having spent time on the sidelines – and Nugent-Hopkins still not back from an aggravation of a shoulder injury – the man advantage has fizzled of late, scoring just once in its last five games. Edmonton is still among the league leaders at 21 percent for the season.
OVERTIME:
1. Vancouver leads the season series 3-1 and has won seven of the last 10 encounters overall.
2. Both Sedins are averaging a point per game in four meetings with the Oilers this season.
3. Schneider has won 10 of his last 11 decisions dating to Nov. 20.