Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Flames. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Flames are the favorite to win at home vs. the Canucks. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Vancouver Canucks odds
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Flames are averaging 4 goals per game, compared to the Canucks at 3. These figures have led to Calgary posting a record of 2-1.
- Across the Canucks last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Calgary has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 7-3.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Before their matchup against Calgary, the Canucks arrive with a 15-8-1 record. They hold a 10-4-0 record when considered the favorites and 5-4-1 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 7-6-0 record, while they are 8-2-1 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. This season, the Canucks have a 9-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-5 record.
Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 17 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-6, and his save percentage is 92.6%.
Coming into their game vs. Vancouver, the Flames are 10-10-3. They are 5-4-2 when favored and 5-6-1 as the underdog. On the road this season, they have a 5-7-2 record, while they are 5-3-1 in their games at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 20th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Flames offense is 28th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the NHL.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes into the game having made 15 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-7 and he has a save percentage of 89.8%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a 4-3 win.
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- Take the Flames on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Oliver Kylington – Personal – Out
- Kevin Rooney – Shoulder – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Shoulder – Out
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Foot – Out
- Pius Suter – Lower Body – Out
