VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In a fierce showdown on Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks managed to secure a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, largely thanks to Quinn Hughes, who netted two power-play goals. Despite facing challenges lately, this win marked only the Canucks’ second success in their last eight outings, bringing their record to 2-4-2. Thatcher Demko played a crucial role, making 13 saves throughout the game.

The Oilers saw Leon Draisaitl score both of their goals, extending his lead as the NHL’s top goal-scorer with 33 goals this season. Goaltender Stuart Skinner was tasked with stopping 24 shots but ultimately couldn’t prevent his team from losing after a four-game winning streak, marking only their second defeat in the last ten matches.

Tensions escalated as the game neared its conclusion. Conor Garland of the Canucks collided with Connor McDavid, leading to a series of confrontations between players from both teams. The aftermath saw match penalties issued to both McDavid and Vancouver’s Tyler Myers.

**Key Takeaways**:
For the Canucks, the game signified a turnaround as they successfully converted 2 out of 4 power-play opportunities after a four-game drought in that aspect. Their power-play efficiency stood at 21%, placing them 15th in the league. Conversely, the Oilers fell short of completing a comeback in the third period, a task they’ve proven capable of in the past, as they had recently overcome three-goal deficits in two prior games. The team now holds a record of 12-11-0 when conceding the first goal.

**Decisive Moment**:
A turning point arrived when Hughes launched a shot from the upper circle with just two minutes remaining in the first period. The puck struck the stick of Edmonton’s Adam Henrique, redirecting it past Skinner and broadening Vancouver’s lead to 3-0.

**Notable Statistic**:
With his two power-play goals, Quinn Hughes made history by becoming the first Vancouver defenseman to achieve this feat in almost ten years. The most recent instance was by Yannick Weber on April 9, 2015.

**Upcoming Matches**:
The Oilers are next set to host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, while the Canucks will face the Buffalo Sabres as they wrap up a three-game homestand.