Lineup Notes: Willander To Miss Third Consecutive Game, Bains Slots Back In As Canucks Face The Oilers

Tom Willander will miss his third straight game for the Vancouver Canucks as they face the Edmonton Oilers on November 7, 2026. Forward Arshdeep Bains returns to the lineup, joining Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson on the top forward line, replacing Jacob Quillan. Goaltender Leevi Meriläinen is set to make his second straight start for Vancouver.

Vancouver made several adjustments to its defense pairings, slotting Zeev Buium beside Filip Hronek on the top pair. Luke Schenn will skate alongside defenseman Elias Pettersson on the third pair. This matchup marks the third game between the division rivals this season, with Vancouver winning the opener 6-5 in overtime and Edmonton claiming the second 9-7.