The Vancouver Canucks (2-1-2) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1) on Tuesday, October 22nd. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blackhawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Sabres. Puck drop is set for 8:15 ET.
Canucks vs Blackhawks
The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-0 win over the Flyers, the Canucks moved to 2-1-2 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line and covered, while the total of 6 goals went under with only 3 scored in the game.
Three different players scored for the Canucks, who kept the Flyers off the board. Nils Hoglander opened the scoring at 3:51 in the first period.
The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 4-2 loss to the Sabres, the Blackhawks dropped to 2-3-1 for the season. Chicago fell behind early, giving up two goals in the first period before Craig Smith scored twice in the second to tie it up. The Sabres responded with a goal at 18:37 in the second and added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.
Chicago entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push. All of the Blackhawks’ goals came from Smith, who found the net at 13:32 and 7:12 in the second period.
Vancouver Offense Breakdown
Brock Boeser netted his third goal of the season for the Canucks, while Nils Hoglander added his second. Kiefer Sherwood also got on the board with his first goal of the year.
Vancouver took 32 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored once in the first period and added two more in the second.
Blackhawks Offense Breakdown
Craig Smith was the lone goal scorer for the Blackhawks, finding the net twice in the second period. Lukas Reichel contributed with two assists, while Seth Jones and Connor Murphy each added one.
Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Blackhawks only managed two goals. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.
Vancouver Team Defense
On defense, the Canucks will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Flyers 3-0. Goalie Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 37 hits.
Chicago Team Defense
Chicago’s defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game at 11:21 and 8:29 in the first period. After the Blackhawks tied it at 2-2, they allowed another goal at 1:23 in the second period and an empty-netter with 0:26 left in the third. Arvid Söderblom made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage.
Canucks vs Blackhawks Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last five home games, Chicago has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 1-4.
Canucks vs Blackhawks Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to come out with a win against the Canucks while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +150, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blackhawks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blackhawks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 22, 2024 Blackhawks, Canucks