In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 1-2-1 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Philadelphia led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed four goals in the second period for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 29-25, won 54.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Laughton (2), Drysdale, and York, while Ersson stopped four out of five shots and Fedotov stopped 19 out of 24.
Philadelphia has also lost to Edmonton and Calgary during this three-game losing streak. The Flyers have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.50 goals against per game, while also going 26.3% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Matvei Michkov, Scott Laughton, and Bobby Brink have led Philadelphia with four points each, while Samuel Ersson is 1-0-1 with a 2.97 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 1-1-2 this season after they defeated Florida in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vancouver led 1-0 and 2-1, but they needed overtime to get the win. The Canucks outshot Florida by a total of 33-28, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Blueger, Miller, and Hughes, while Lankinen stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the win.
Prior to that win, Vancouver lost to Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and Calgary. Vancouver has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes have led Vancouver with four points each, while Kevin Lankinen is 1-0-1 with a 1.89 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage this year.
Why the Canucks will beat the Flyers
- The Canucks have won eight of their last nine road games after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have lost 13 of their last 16 night games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Flyers have lost the first period in four of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents at Wells Fargo Center has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last five games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six Saturday games at Wells Fargo Center has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 15 of the Canucks’ last 16 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Sean Couturier has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flyers as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Conor Garland has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canucks’ last nine games as road favorites.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game looking for their second win of the season, but the Flyers will have the home-ice advantage. Philadelphia has allowed 6, 4, and 6 goals in their last three games, but this will be their first home game of the season. Vancouver has struggled more than I thought they would to start the season, but they should be able to take advantage of this Philadelphia defense. Take the Canucks here.