Canucks Edge Oilers in Overtime as Garland Nets Winner, Lekkerimäki Scores Twice

Lekkerimäki’s scoring burst plus tight checking on Edmonton’s top line capped a near dress rehearsal before final roster decisions.

Overview

Conor Garland scored at 1:30 of overtime to give Vancouver a 3-2 win in the preseason finale.
Jonathan Lekkerimäki tallied both Canucks goals in regulation, including a third‑period power‑play equalizer.
Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of 27 shots, turning aside all 11 he faced in the third period.
Edmonton dressed many regulars but was without Stuart Skinner (illness), Jake Walman (not ready), Mattias Janmark (injured) and Zach Hyman.
Leon Draisaitl scored a power‑play goal after Kasperi Kapanen’s strike put Edmonton ahead, and both teams now turn to final cuts before next week’s openers.