Flyers vs Canucks
The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Start Their Season With A Win
Philadelphia finished last season 6th in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-16 record in divisional matchups. They went 38-33-11 overall, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-31 record against Eastern Conference teams. At home, the Flyers were 20-17-4, while on the road, they finished 18-16-7.
As favorites, Philadelphia went 14-11-3, and as underdogs, they were 22-22-8. Their puck line record was 21-61 overall. Their games averaged 6 goals each, with an average total line of 6.1. Their over/under record was 34-43-5.
The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Canucks fell to 0-1-1 after a 6-5 overtime loss to the Flames. Vancouver led 4-1 after the first period, but the defense couldn’t hold on. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 11 goals easily surpassed that.
Four different players scored for Vancouver, with Brock Boeser leading the way with two goals. J.T. Miller tied the game at 5-5 with just 1:37 left in the third period, but the Flames scored the game-winner 1:33 into overtime.
Philadelphia Offense Breakdown
Last season, the Flyers ranked 23rd in goals per game, averaging 2.8. They also finished 28th in assists, highlighting their struggles in generating scoring opportunities. Interestingly, Philadelphia was 5th in shots on goal, averaging 32.9 per game, suggesting they were able to create chances but had difficulty converting them into goals.
Philadelphia led the league in shorthanded goals but ranked 23rd in power play goals. They also had the 4th fewest giveaways in the NHL, showing they were effective in limiting turnovers.
Canucks Offense Breakdown
Vancouver’s offense was active in their 6-5 overtime loss to Calgary, scoring 5 goals on 25 shots. Brock Boeser netted twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Daniel Sprong opened the scoring for the Canucks, his first goal of the season.
The Canucks scored 4 times in the first period, including Boeser’s second goal. J.T. Miller added his first goal of the season late in the third period, tying the game at 5-5. Quinn Hughes picked up two assists, giving him 3 for the year.
Philadelphia Team Defense
Philadelphia’s defense ranked 17th in the NHL last season, allowing an average of 3 goals per game. They were 25th in takeaways but limited opponents to 27 shots on goal per game, which was 17th in the league. The Flyers recorded five shutouts, ranking 4th in the NHL.
Vancouver Team Defense
Vancouver’s defense struggled against the Flames, giving up six goals on 26 shots, with Arturs Silovs posting a 76.9% save percentage. After leading 4-1 late in the first period, the Canucks allowed five of the game’s final six goals, including the game-winner in overtime.
Flyers vs Canucks Trends
- Across the Flyers last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 9-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 0-5.
Flyers vs Canucks Prediction
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Canucks to defeat the Flyers while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -169, I’m placing a wager on the Canucks to win outright.
If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Flyers to cover. Even if the Canucks manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Flyers should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:October 11, 2024 Canucks, Flyers