Edmonton Oilers beat Vancouver Canucks 9-7 despite Marco Rossi’s goals
- Marco Rossi delivered a standout performance for the Vancouver Canucks with a multi-goal game on Oct.
- 1, 2026 contest, establishing a commanding 4-0 advantage by the end of the first period.
- Trailing 8-3 in the final period, Rossi ignited Vancouver's offense with a pair of quick goals.
Marco Rossi delivered a standout performance for the Vancouver Canucks with a multi-goal game on Oct. 1, 2026, yet his offensive production was eclipsed in a 9-7 goalfest by the Edmonton Oilers, sport.orf.at reported. While Rossi recorded two goals and an assist during 15 minutes and 16 seconds of ice time, Edmonton secured the victory behind dominant outings from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Builds An Early Lead Behind McDavid And Draisaitl
The Oilers capitalized quickly during the Oct. 1, 2026 contest, establishing a commanding 4-0 advantage by the end of the first period. Edmonton extended that margin to 5-0 in the second frame before Vancouver mounted any offensive response. McDavid finished the night with one goal and four assists, while Draisaitl sealed the game late with a power-play marker that dashed any hopes of a Canucks comeback. Teammate Evan Bouchard also found the back of the net, bringing his early-season total to four goals across two games and placing him directly ahead of Rossi on the goal-scoring leaderboard.
Rossi Sparks A Late Vancouver Comeback Effort
Trailing 8-3 in the final period, Rossi ignited Vancouver’s offense with a pair of quick goals. The 25-year-old forward first poked a loose puck across the goal line at 42 minutes to make it 4-8, then positioned himself perfectly for a rebound three minutes later to cut the deficit to 5-8. Rossi capped his night by delivering a precise pass to teammate Elias Pettersson for a goal that brought the Canucks closer at 6-8, though Draisaitl’s subsequent power-play response put the game out of reach.
Shesterkin Makes Club History For New York Rangers
In other league action on Oct. 1, 2026, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin etched his name into the franchise record books during a 5-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. With two and a half minutes remaining in regulation, the 30-year-old Russian goaltender shot the puck into an empty net to secure the final score. The milestone marked the first goal scored by a Rangers goaltender in the club’s 100-year history. Shesterkin also stopped 24 shots to earn player of the game honors, becoming the 18th goaltender in NHL history to be credited with a goal.
Canucks Look To Regroup In Upcoming Schedule
Vancouver must quickly reset following the high-scoring defeat as the regular season continues across the league. The Canucks face Calgary on Oct. 3, 2026, leaving little time to address the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by Edmonton’s potent attack. Whether defensive adjustments can harness Rossi's current scoring momentum will be clear as the schedule progresses.