Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup

In this NHL regular season preview between Blue Jackets and Canucks, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.

  • The Blue Jackets are currently 11-11-3.
  • The Blue Jackets are are averaging 3.4 goals per contest so far.
  • The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
  • The Canucks hold a 13-7-4 record so far.
  • The Canucks are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
  • The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.

Blue Jackets vs Canucks Preview

Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks
  • Where: Vancouver at Rogers Arena
  • Date: Friday, December 6th
  • Betting Odds VAN -1.5, CBJ +187 | VAN -228 O/U 6

Blue Jackets Preview: Can The Blue Jackets Secure a Win at Vancouver?

Columbus fell to 11-11-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Columbus gave up 5 goals in the first period, and didn’t score until the second period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets.

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.

Columbus was held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. The Blue Jackets had 13 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, Columbus struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. They also allowed the last two goals of the game—one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 22 shots from the Capitals.

Canucks Preview: Do the Canucks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Vancouver improved to 13-7-4 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were -1.5 goal favorites and didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short.

All the scoring happened after the first period. The Sharks struck first in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three goals, including the game-winner at 19:34 in the third period.

Vancouver's offense was led by Pius Suter, who scored twice, bringing his season total to 3 and 4 goals. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period. The Canucks fired 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period before Suter netted his third goal at 14:41 in the second.

Vancouver's second goal came from DeBrusk, followed by Suter's fourth goal with just 26 seconds left in the game. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways and finished with 6 assists.

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Canucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 2-8 straight up.
  • The Blue Jackets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

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