In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 25th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 4-4-0 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at one in the second period, but couldn’t find anymore offense over the last 28 minutes for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 35-22, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from Sasson, while Demko stopped 33 out of 35 shots, which was a .943 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Capitals by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canucks have lost two games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with eight points. Vancouver has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Conor Garland has led Vancouver with two goals and five assists, while Quinn Hughes has added one goal and four assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 3-2-0 with a 2.24 goals against average and a .927 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 6-3-0 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Montreal led 5-3 in the third period, but they allowed three goals in the last nine minutes for the tough loss. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 29-27, won 36.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson, Caufield (2), and Newhook (2), while Montembeault stopped 23 out of 29 shots, which was a .793 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Flames by a score of 2-1 and the Sabres by a score of 4-2. The Canadiens have won two of their last three games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 12 points. Montreal has scored 3.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with one goal and 11 assists, while Cole Caufield has added seven goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 2-3-0 with a 3.82 goals against average and an .842 save percentage this season.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won four of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last six Saturday home games.
- The Canucks have won the first period in seven of their last eight day games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Canadiens and Canucks have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Canadiens and Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 12 appearances against the Canadiens.
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Canadiens.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 11 of his last 12 appearances against the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games.
- Zachary Bolduc has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five road games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.29%).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.56).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup sitting in first place in their division, but they did have a pretty bad third period collapse last time out. The Canadiens are 3-2-0 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 1-1-0 at home. Vancouver has lost two games in a row and they have scored just one goal in each game. The Canucks are only scoring 2.63 goals per game this year and their power play has been pretty bad, but I don’t like what I have seen from Montreal on the start of this road trip. Take Vancouver to win here.