In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 22nd at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 2-8-1 this year after they lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at three in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 44-17, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Linus Karlsson, who had one goal, while Leevi Merilainen stopped 38 out of 43 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-2 and the Panthers by a score of 3-2. The Canucks have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.64 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 63.9% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led the team with three goals and eight assists, while Kevin Lankinen, who is 1-6-0 with a 6.40 goals against average and an .807 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 3-3-3 this season after they lost to the Kraken in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Detroit trailed 3-0 after two periods, but they scored three in the third, before losing in the shootout. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 27-25, won 46.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit was led by Lucas Raymond, who had one goal and one assist, while Daniil Tarasov stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-3 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. The Red Wings have scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 68.8% on the penalty kill this season. Alex DeBrincat has led the team with six goals and five assists, while John Gibson is 2-3-1 with a 3.58 goals against average and an .873 save percentage this season.
Canucks vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after losing three of their last five games, but they have picked up at least one point in all five of those games. The Red Wings are 0-0-2 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 1-3-0 at home. Vancouver has lost five in a row and they have scored two goals in four of those five. Neither team is very good, but Vancouver has been brutal since the second game of the season. Take the Red Wings -1.5 here.