Check out our Canucks vs. Flyers pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Philadelphia.
- The Canucks' record sits at 1-1-2.
- Vancouver is 12th in power play goals this season.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Panthers.
- The Flyers play host to the Canucks with a 1-2-1 record.
- The Flyers come into the game ranked 7th in shots on goal.
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Kraken.
Canucks vs Flyers Preview
Betting on today's Canucks and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Canucks come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
Canucks vs. Flyers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers
- Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
- Date: Saturday, October 19th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, VAN -138 | PHI +117 O/U 6
Canucks Preview: Can Vancouver Grab a Win on the Road?
Vancouver picked up their first win of the season with a 3-2 victory over the Panthers, bringing their record to 1-1-2. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 5.5 goals, and the game’s 5 goals fell just short of that mark.
All three of Vancouver’s goals came from different players, with J.T. Miller scoring the game-winner at 2:09 in overtime. The Canucks took the lead twice, but the Panthers responded each time before Miller’s goal sealed the win.
In their recent game against the Panthers, the Canucks fired 33 shots on goal but only found the net three times, with J.T. Miller scoring his second goal of the season in overtime. Quinn Hughes, who took 9 shots, added his first goal of the year. Teddy Blueger also scored, converting on his only shot on goal.
Vancouver’s offense recorded 13 giveaways and had six assists on their three goals. The Canucks scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and secured the win with an overtime goal from Miller.
Defensively, the Canucks gave up a late goal at the 19:00 mark of the 2nd period, but they shut out the Panthers in the 3rd period and overtime. Kevin Lankinen finished with 26 saves and a 92.9% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also tallied 41 hits and 2 takeaways.
Flyers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Philadelphia?
After a 6-4 loss to the Kraken, the Flyers now sit at 1-2-1 this season. Philadelphia had a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Seattle scored four unanswered goals to take control. The Flyers managed to cut the deficit to 5-4 before the Kraken sealed the game with another goal.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 10 goals easily surpassed that mark. Philadelphia, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Three different Flyers found the net in the loss.
Scott Laughton scored twice for the Flyers, finding the net on both of his shots on goal. Cam York added his second goal of the season, while Jamie Drysdale scored his first, with Drysdale’s goal coming on a power play. The Flyers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.
After a scoreless second period, Philadelphia added two more goals in the third, including Drysdale’s power-play goal with 7:28 remaining. Laughton also picked up his second assist of the season on York’s third-period goal.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal of the game with 1:45 left in the first period, and they struggled in the second, allowing four goals. After cutting the deficit to 5-4 in the third, they gave up the final goal with 5:08 remaining. Goalie Ivan Fedotov made 19 saves with a 79.2% save percentage, and the Flyers' defense recorded 9 takeaways and 27 hits.
Canucks vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-5. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
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Canucks vs Flyers Free Pick
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