The NHL released the home opener for all 31 teams in 2017-18, and the Vancouver Canucks are set to welcome long-time foes — the Edmonton Oilers.
It’ll be the third time in five seasons where Vancouver plays its first home game against Edmonton. The Calgary Flames were the Canucks’ first home opponent in each of the last two seasons.
This game will prove to be an early test for Vancouver. Connor McDavid won the scoring title this season (and was the only player to hit 100 points), as his Oilers fell within a game of reaching the Western Conference Final — so the Canucks will have their work cut out for them.