Jarry’s Shutout Headlines Oilers’ Six-Goal Second Period in Blowout Win Over Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Edmonton Oilers didn’t just win on Saturday night-they put on a clinic. And at the center of it all was Tristan Jarry, who turned aside all 31 shots he faced to earn his first shutout in an Oilers jersey and the 23rd of his NHL career.
Jarry, acquired from the Penguins in a mid-December trade that sent Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh, looked locked in from the opening puck drop. Calm in the crease, square to shooters, and quick laterally, he gave the Oilers exactly the kind of backbone they were hoping for when they made the swap.
But while Jarry was busy slamming the door at one end, the Oilers were lighting it up at the other.
Edmonton exploded for six goals in a wild second period that completely flipped the game on its head. Four of those goals came on just four shots in a span of under five minutes-an offensive surge that left the Canucks and their fans stunned.
Jack Roslovic and Kasperi Kapanen each found the net twice in the frame, while Zach Hyman and Vasily Podkolzin chipped in with one apiece. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, playing in his 999th regular-season game, quietly did what he does best-facilitating offense with poise and precision. He tallied two assists in the win, continuing to be a steady presence in all situations.
The Oilers' win moves them to 24-17-8 on the season and sends a clear message that this team, even without one of its stars, can still dominate.
Speaking of stars, Edmonton was without Leon Draisaitl, who returned to Germany to attend to a family matter. The team expects him back next week. Draisaitl’s absence didn’t slow the Oilers down, but his return will certainly be welcomed-he’s got 25 goals and 67 points in 48 games this season.
For the Canucks, it was another frustrating night in a season that’s quickly spiraling. Vancouver has now dropped 10 straight games (0-8-2), and hasn’t won a single contest in 2026.
Their last home win? That came all the way back on December 6.
They managed to keep things scoreless through the first period, but the second period was a collapse in every sense. In just over 13 minutes, they gave up six goals-marking the most they’ve allowed in a single period all season. The defensive zone coverage broke down, the forecheck disappeared, and the goaltending couldn’t bail them out.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 29 shots in the loss, but he didn’t get much help in front of him. The Canucks’ decision to challenge Roslovic’s opening goal for goaltender interference backfired early in the second. Officials upheld the goal after review, and from there, the floodgates opened.
That goal-a seemingly harmless chip from the bottom of the faceoff circle that squeaked through Tolopilo’s pads-set the tone. Once Edmonton got rolling, they were relentless.
For Vancouver, this current 10-game skid is their longest since the 1997-98 season. And with the New York Islanders coming to town next, the pressure to snap the streak is only growing.
Meanwhile, the Oilers are finding their stride. With Jarry settling in and the offense clicking-even without Draisaitl-this team is showing signs that it could be a real problem for the rest of the Western Conference down the stretch.