In this NHL regular season preview between Canucks and Wild, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Canucks travel to St. Paul looking for a win.
- The Canucks come into the game ranked 27th in shots on goal.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
- The Wild look to improve on their 16-4-4 record.
- Minnesota is 16th in power play goals this season.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
Canucks vs Wild Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Wild? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Wild are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Canucks.
Canucks vs. Wild Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild
- Where: St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, VAN +130 | MIN -154 O/U 5.5
Canucks Preview: Will Vancouver Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Vancouver improved to 13-7-3 with a 3-2 road win against the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
The Sharks scored first, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals. Pius Suter tied the game at 1-1 in the second period and later scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the third.
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining. Jake DeBrusk, who took two shots on goal, netted 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. They managed 25 offensive giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Vancouver’s three goals were supported by six assists.
Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another with just 1:17 left in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Goalie Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. Defensively, the Canucks had 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Wild Preview: Will Minnesota Make it Happen at Home?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 16-4-4. Minnesota entered the game as the puck line favorites, but they didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild with his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy netted his sixth in overtime to secure a 2-1 victory. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three, and Marco Rossi added his seventh assist on Boldy's game-winner.
Minnesota fired 33 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, recording 15 in the game. The Wild were held scoreless in the second and third periods before Boldy's overtime goal.
Minnesota's defense gave up a late goal in the first period, but they shut down the Maple Leafs after that, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson had 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. Defensively, the Wild recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits.
Canucks vs Wild Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Canucks last three road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their five previous home games, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
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