Vancouver Canucks (0-1-2) vs. Florida Panthers (3-2)
October 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida Panthers -149 / Vancouver Canucks +120; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 17th, at the American Bank Arena.
Canucks Still Searching for First Win
The Canucks have had some major issues to start the season, and they are still looking for their first win of the season. The Canucks scored one goal in the last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning while the defense gave up four goals. Conor Garland scored a goal, but it wasn’t enough because the defense didn’t make the stops. Artus Silvos started in goal, and he saved 23 of the 26 shots that he faced. The Canucks are averaging 2.67 goals while their defense is giving up 4.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 25th.
Panthers Continue to Win Close Games
It hasn’t been the most dominant game in the last two games but they were able to secure the wins. Two games ago against the Boston Bruins, the Panthers were able to secure a 4-3 victory and in the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they secured a 4-3 victory. Sam Reinhart scored a goal and added two assists and Anton Lundell also scored a goal and added an assist. Spencer Knight was in goal, and he saved 35 of the 38 shots that he faced. The Panthers are averaging 3.4 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.6 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th, while the defense is ranked 21st.
Why the Panthers Will Beat the Canucks
- The Canucks have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Panthers have won six of their last seven night games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a road loss.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last three road games.
Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
The Panthers are going to pick up another win here. The Canucks are averaging 2.67 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Panthers are averaging 3.4 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Canucks are going to have no answer, and the Panthers are going to get the job done. Back the Panthers on the money line.
