'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Chicago Blackhawks (14-30-2) strive to end their 16 games road losing streak against the Vancouver Canucks (31-11-4) on Monday at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, SN, TVAS and NBCSCH+.
Vancouver notched a 6-4 home win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in its latest game on Jan. 20. Similarly, on Jan. 19, Chicago secured a 4-3 victory at home against the New York Islanders.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks: Game Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks maintain a scoring average of 2.22 goals per game and allow an average of 3.57 goals against per game. Their power play operates at a 12.6% success rate, and the penalty kill is 76.4%.
Notable contributions include Jason Dickinson, tallying 15 goals, nine assists and 70 shots on goal, and Philipp Kurashev, who has eight goals and 16 assists. In goal, Petr Mrazek holds a 12-6-1 record, with a 3.04 GAA and a .906 SV%.
Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.83 goals per game and allowing 2.54 goals against per game. Their power play efficiency stands at 24%, and they maintain a solid penalty kill rate of 79.9%.
J.T. Miller has been a standout performer for Canucks, leading the team with 21 goals, 42 assists and 95 shots on goal. In goal, Thatcher Demko holds a remarkable 24-8-1 record this season, boasting a 2.47 GAA and a .919 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks: Head-to-head and significant numbers
- The two teams have faced off 230 times, combining regular season and playoffs.
- The Blackhawks are 106-97-22-5 (50.9%) against the Canucks.
- The Canucks boast a league-leading +59 goal differential, while Canucks are - 62.
- The Blackhawks are on a five-game losing streak against the Canucks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks: Odds and Prediction
Vancouver has excelled as the favorite this season, boasting an impressive 18-7 record in such games. Throughout the season, the Canucks haven't encountered a matchup with odds lower than -447 and have an 81.7% chance of winning tonight.
On the flip side, the Blackhawks have faced an underdog role in 44 games this season, managing 13 upset wins (29.5%). Despite odds of +343 or longer in three such games, Chicago has yet to secure a victory in those situations, with a 22.6% chance of winning against Vancouver.
Prediction: Canucks 4 - 2 Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks: Betting tips
Tip 1: Result: Canucks to win
Tip 2: Total goals over 6: Yes.
Tip 3: J.T. Miller to score anytime: Yes.
Tip 4: Elias Pettersson to score first: Yes.
Tip 5: Blackhawks to beat the spread: Yes.
