By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

September 30, 2023

Vancouver plays the first of two home pre-season games at Rogers Arena in the 2023 Pre-Season tonight as they take on Edmonton.

CANUCKS GAME PREVIEW

The Vancouver Canucks are commemorating the third annual commemoration of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation during the Canucks pre-season and the 10th anniversary of the Orange Shirt Society, tonight at Rogers Arena:

Commemorating National Day for Truth & Reconciliation at tonight's pre-season game.

🆚 Edmonton Oilers
⏰ 6:00 PM PT
📍 Vancouver, BC
📺 Sportsnet
📻 Sportsnet 650
🎟 https://t.co/lSGcMb0QK1@TicketmasterCA | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/FPJc59W97E

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 30, 2023

Canucks last game was a loss to Seattle and Head Coach Rick Tocchet Speaks with media after:

Head Coach Rick Tocchet speaks to the media following the #Canucks third pre-season game on the road. pic.twitter.com/onuQHqIyeE

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 29, 2023

OILERS GAME PREVIEW

Oilers visit Canucks after victory over Alberta and Pacific Division rivals Calgary:

"That was a pretty exciting game for everybody."

Brad Malone completes the late comeback for the #Oilers in a 2-1 victory in the pre-season #BattleofAlberta. Game recap ⬇️

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 30, 2023

With the Oilers playing well, Head Coach Woodcraft has fans optimistic for the season:

"The fellas are digging in & working."

Coach Woodcroft summarizes tonight’s 2-1 pre-season overtime victory.@Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/kWXRZBXrpe

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 30, 2023

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