Buffalo Sabres (17-24-5) vs. Vancouver Canucks (20-15-10)
January 21, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vancouver Canucks -175 / Buffalo Sabres 145; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 21st at the T-Mobile Arena. Let’s take a look at a Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres pick.
Sabres on Tired Legs
The Sabres going to be on tired legs in this game after their game on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The Sabres scored four goals against the Seattle Kraken, but the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker both had strong games scoring a goal and adding an assist. Two games ago, the Sabres were defeated 5-2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The last win came three games ago against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Sabres are averaging 3.04 goals while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the defense is ranked 30th. They are shooting 11.14 percent which is 7th in the league. Tage Thompson has scored 20 goals and added 18 assists so far this season. Devon Levi is expected to start in goal for the Sabres and he sits with a 2-7 record and he’s giving up 3.97 goals per game.
Can the Canucks Build on the Last Game
The Cancuks are looking to build on their last game against the Edmonton Oilers. The Cancucks scored three goals in the first period and then they held on the rest of the game for the victory. Quinn Hughes had a strong game scoring two goals. Thatcher Demko was in goal and he saved 133 of the 15 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the LA Kings, they ended up losing 5-1.
The Canucks are averaging 2.84 goals while their defense is giving up 3.156 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is also ranked 22nd. Quinn Hughes is having a strong season and he has scored 12 goals and added 38 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Canucks will be Thatcher Demko and he sits with a 3-3-3 record and he’s giving up 3.24 goals per game.
Canucks vs Sabres Prediction
The Sabres defense has been a major problem all season giving up 3.43 goals per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. The Canucks offense hasn’t been exactly elite, but even the worst offenses can run up the score against them. The Canucks offense will get the scoring going early, and the Sabres offense is going to have no answer. Back the Canucks on the puck line.
