The Vancouver Canucks (32-26-12) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (37-28-6) on Monday, March 24th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.

Canucks vs Devils

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

The Canucks improved to 32-26-12 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Vancouver was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

After trailing 1-0 in the second period, Pius Suter tied the game at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead with a goal at 15:38 in the third, but the Sharks tied it again at 18:43. Suter secured the win with his second goal, scoring with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 37-28-6. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

All of the game’s scoring came in the third period, with the Devils failing to find the net. Blake Coleman scored the first goal for Calgary at 14:26 in the third period.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the Canucks with two goals in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season total to four. After a scoreless first period, Suter netted his third goal of the season at 5:19 in the second. He added his fourth with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk scored his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They scored their first goal at 14:41 in the second period, following a Sharks goal earlier in the period.

Devils Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, unable to find the back of the net on 22 shots. The Devils gave the puck away 19 times and had no players score.

They failed to score in any period, including the third, when the Flames netted all three of their goals. New Jersey also had no power play goals in the game.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

New Jersey Team Defense

The Devils’ defense held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Canucks vs Devils Trends

• Although Vancouver has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Although New Jersey has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 4-6. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Devils have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-2.
• Although the Canucks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 2-3.

Canucks vs Devils Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to take down the Canucks at home. With the moneyline currently at -153, I’m placing my bet on the Devils straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Canucks to cover. Even in the event of a Devils victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Canucks should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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