Canucks vs Maple Leafs Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs face off on Saturday in a NHL showdown at Scotiabank Arena.
Canucks Still Not Getting Enough Attention
The Canucks comes into this game with a 10-2-1 record overall, and they are coming off another victory in the last game. In the last game against the Ottawa Senators, the Canucks scored five goals and that led to the three goal victory. Elias Petterson scored one goal and added two assists. The Canucks on the season are averaging 4.5 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st, while the defense is ranked 2nd. Elias Petterson has scored seven goals and added 17 assists so far this season.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has scored a goal in each of the Canucks' last four games against the Maple Leafs.
- Filip Hronek has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks' last eight games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Filip Hronek has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks' last eight games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Elias Pettersson ranks 1st in the league for Points (24) this season.
Maple Leafs Look to Bounce Back
The Maple Leafs sit with a 6-5-2 record overall, but they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Maple Leafs defense was awful, giving up six goals against the Ottawa Senators and that led to the three goal defeat. Joseph Woll saved 25 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.38 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.62 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th, while the defense is ranked 28th.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in each of the Maple Leafs' last 10 home games against the Canucks.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs' last 17 games.
- William Nylander has recorded an assist in each of the Maple Leafs' last eight home games.
- Auston Matthews ranks 1st in the league for Goals (13) this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Canucks are averaging 4.5 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Maple Leafs defense has been an issue, giving up 3.6 2 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle here. Look for the Canucks to score at least four goals and that is going to be the difference here as Vancouver is going to get the job done. Back the Canucks on the money line.
