VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- For the Edmonton Oilers, Saturday's game against the host Vancouver Canucks can mean much more than just a simple tune-up for the playoffs.
Preparing for their first postseason in more than a decade, the Oilers (45-26-9) have a chance to finish in first place in the Pacific Division. They are also in position to secure home-ice in the first round of the playoffs.
"We want to go into the playoffs with our game sharp and confident," Oilers winger Milan Lucic said. "There's a lot to play for heading into these two games.