The Vancouver Canucks will be taking on the bottom-placed Calgary Flames tonight at the Rogers Arena. After just one win in their last six games, Vancouver are seventh in the Pacific Division with a 9-11-2 record.
The Calgary Flames have had a bad start to the season, and are last in their division with 15 points from 6-13-3 record. In their previous meeting with Vancouver, they lost 5-1 in the season opener.
Canucks vs. Flames head-to-head and key stats:
- Vancouver have a 5-3-2 record vs. Flames in the last 10 regular season games
- Vancouver are 17th with 3.05 GF/G average, Calgary are 32nd with 2.27
- Vancouver are 11th in power play% rankings with 23.3%, Calgary are 32nd with 12.5
- Vancouver are 32nd in PK% with 68.1, Calgary are 17th with 79.5 PP%
- Vancouver are 31st in GA/G rankings with 3.68, Calgary are 18th with 3.05
Canucks vs. Flames Preview
Defenceman Filip Hronek did not practice with the team on Saturday, due to an illness, and therefore his status for the game vs. Flames remains unclear. He was replaced by P.O. Joseph, who will potentially retain that spot if Hronek does not play on Sunday.
Vancouver's projected lines vs. Flames (Subject to change)
Forwards:
DeBrusk - E. Pettersson - Kane
Boeser - Kampf - Garland
O'Connor - Raty - Sherwood
McEachern - Sasson - Karlsson
Defencemen:
Hughes - Hronek
M. Pettersson - Myers
E. Pettersson - Willander
Goaltenders:
Lankinen
Petera
After a tough 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, Vancouver showed great effort in their practice session before taking on the Calgary Flames on Sunday night.
“They had a great effort. They were working on some things, and they were into it. They’re upbeat, so it was a good practice. We could take care of some things,” said head coach Adam Foote after Saturday's practice via NHL's official website.
Canucks vs. Flames odds and prediction:
The Canucks are the favorites to win at -155, Flames are underdogs at +128. The puck line is set at +1.5 for Calgary (-193); they have to win outright or lose by just one goal to cover the spread. Vancouver, at +159, have to win by two goals or more to cover a -1.5 spread. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
Score prediction: Canucks 5, Flames 2
Canucks vs. Flames betting tips:
- Over/under: Take over on 5.5 goals (-120)
- Money line: Take Vancouver to win (-155)
- Puck line: Take Vancouver to cover the -1.5 spread (+159)
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