The Oilers will go head-to-head against the Canucks in round two of the playoffs & here’s what to know

It’s almost go-time! This Wednesday, May 8th, the Edmonton Oilers will go head-to-head against the Vancouver Canucks in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and it’s going to be wild!

For this reason, you’ll want to be prepared for the upcoming series with tickets, a reservation, or a spot at one of the city’s hottest watch parties.

Not sure where to start? We’ve got you.

Where to get tickets

They’re certainly not going to be cheap, but you can still purchase tickets for games three, four, and six against the Canucks.

If you’re interested, head over to Ticketmaster now and secure a spot for as little as $314 – but don’t hesitate.

These are sure to fly as we near Edmonton’s return to home ice.

Good luck!

Watch parties

Ready to cheer the Oilers to victory? If you were unable to snag some tickets to Rogers Place, head to the Ice District where they’ll be holding a series of outdoor watch parties throughout the post-season.

Whether they play at home or in Vancouver, fans are encouraged to check out the Ford Tailgate Party and the Scotiabank Fan Park, which will feature a live broadcast of the game (with sound), food and beverages, pre-and post-game entertainment, Oilers alumni and the Orange and Blue Ice Crew: Hunter the Lynx.

Admission is totally free of charge and all ages are welcome, but space will be limited so come early!

Here is the current game schedule:

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 8 pm – Away
Friday, May 10th, 2024 at 8 pm – Away
Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 7:30 pm – Home
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 – Time TBD – Home
Thu, May 16th, 2024 – Time TBD – Away
Saturday, May 18th, 2024 Time TBD – Home
Monday, May 20th, 2024 Time TBD – Away

In addition, the Oilers will also encourage fans to purchase tickets for $5 to the Rogers Road Game Watch Party which is held inside the stadium during away games.

Bars near Rogers Place

If you’re among the many who just want to be close to the action or want to grab a drink before they hit the ice there are a number of incredible bars around Rogers Place.

Here are just a few you can visit:

Campio Brewing Co.

Where: 10257 105 Street NW

Fu’s Repair Shop

Where: 9902 109 Street

Alchemy Bar

Where: 10344 102 Street NW

The Banquet

Where: 10332 103 St NW #210, Edmonton

The Canadian Ice House

Where: 10332 103 St NW, Edmonton

Home and Away

Where: 10363 104 St NW, Edmonton

Braven

Where: 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton

Baijiu

Where: 10359 104 Street NW

And that’s all, folks! What you need to know about watching round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs

Good luck and have fun!