Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller (9) celebrate his game-winning goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: J.T. Miller's last-minute goal lifts Canucks in Game 5

By Paul Harris | Last updated 5/17/24

The Vancouver Canucks are one game away from their first Western Conference Final since 2011.

That's because J.T. Miller scored with 32.6 seconds left to give the Canucks a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Western Conference second-round series.

It is the second game in a row that was decided by a goal with less than a minute left in regulation. On Tuesday night, Evan Bouchard scored with 39 seconds left to give the Oilers the win in Game 4.

But it was Miller who was the hero on Thursday night. It was only his third goal of the playoffs, though he also has nine assists for 12 points in Vancouver's 11 playoff games this season.

Miller had his most productive NHL season during the regular season with 37 goals and 66 assists for 103 points in 81 games. It was his third consecutive season with over 30 goals and 80 points.

Game 6 is Saturday at Edmonton's Rogers Place at 8 p.m. ET.

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