Oilers Hold Off Canucks in Game 7 Win, Get Love from NHL Fans After Reaching WCF

The Edmonton Oilers are advancing to the Western Conference finals after holding off a late push to win Game 7 against the Vancouver Cunucks 3-2 Monday night.

The Oilers secured all three of their goals in the second period with the first coming from Cody Ceci. Zach Hyman then scored on a tip-in before Ryan Nugent-Hopkins put another through the net to give Edmonton a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the final period.

With the insurance of three goals heading into the third, the Canucks two goals in the final period weren't enough.

After the win, fans praised Edmonton for advancing to its second conference finals in three years.

With the win on Monday, the Oilers will now advance to face the Dallas Stars with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. The Stars moved on after beating the Colorado Avalanche in six games.

Edmonton is looking to earn its first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals since 2006 when it lost to the Carolina Hurricanes.

With a clearly high-powered offense, the Oilers seem capable of a big showing against the Stars, but a major point of emphasis will be on the defensive side of things as Dallas also boasts a strong offense. Edmonton's offense was enough to get the win on Monday, but it will need to step things up with the added intensity of the Western Conference finals.