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Here is a glance at some of the numbers coming out of Game 2 of the second-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, which Edmonton won 4-3 in overtime to tie the best-of-seven series 1-1.
18,985
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Fans who went home disappointed from a sold-out Rogers Arena on Friday. (Unless they were cheering for the visitors). They’ll now be watching the next two on television.
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140.2
The combined percentages of Edmonton’s top-ranked power play and top-ranked penalty kill in these playoffs. Typically, a combined percentage of 100 is considered excellent special teams.
41
Hits recorded by the Canucks, compared to 24 by the Oilers. Vancouver has outhit the opposition 77-57 in the series.
17
Playoff points for Oilers captain Connor McDavid (two goals, 15 assists) to lead the NHL in scoring after seven post-season games.
16
Playoff points for Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (six goals, 10 assists) in seven post-season games so to sit second overall in scoring.
15
Assists in seven games by McDavid, which ties Wayne Gretzky during the 1987 playoffs for the fewest post-season games to reach that mark.
6
Playoff games before the Oilers allowed their first power-play goal. Their penalty kill currently sits at a remarkable 17-for-18 (94.4 per cent) over the post-season.
4
Points for both Connor McDavid (one goal, three assists) and Leon Draisaitl (one goal, three assists) as the Oilers went with their nuclear option of putting their best offensive players on the top line for the first time in these playoffs.
1
Power-play goal on three man-advantages Friday for the Oilers, who have converted on 11 of 24 (45.8 per cent) power plays so far in the playoffs.
.871
Arturs Silovs’ save percentage in the loss, stopping 27 of 32 shots.
.842
Stuart Skinner’s save percentage in the win, stopping 16 of 19 shots.
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