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THE MOJ: Are the cards lining up for a Canucks/Oilers showdown for first?

If the Oilers win tonight, Saturday’s matchup could become very interesting
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Goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media after Thursday’s practice at Rogers Arena. Demko was slated to make his return against Calgary on Tuesday at Rogers Arena but that might be accelerated given what’s at stake Saturday in Edmonton. Vancouver Canucks photo

The Vancouver Canucks are not making it easy on themselves when it comes to clinching the Pacific Division.

Two nights after an emotional come-from-behind 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena, the Arizona Coyotes came in to play what Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet warned could be a ‘trap’ game.

It was.

The Canucks were down 3-1 in the third period against the lowly Coyotes but rallied to tie the game and send it into overtime.

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