Vancouver vs. New Jersey: NHL Match Prediction

Current form

Vancouver recovered quite quickly after an unsuccessful start to the season. The team began to please fans with successful results, and the winning streak reached four matches. The "Killers", playing on the road, left no chance to the obvious outsiders in the face of Philadelphia and Chicago, defeating them with a score of 3:0 and 6:3, respectively, and also snatched a victory from a more serious competitor, Florida, in overtime (3:2). In all three matches, goalie Lankinen played in goal, showing himself from the best side. The Canucks were able to consolidate their success already at home, beating Pittsburgh in regular time (4:3). Tocchet charges allowed the "penguins" to earn a significant advantage, but in the second period they made a comeback, scoring as many as four goals in five minutes, which became the decisive factor in the victory.

However, Vancouver was unable to extend its winning streak to five games in a row. Continuing to play at home, the club faced a more serious opponent in the form of Carolina and suffered a 3-4 overtime defeat. Moreover, the Canucks were able to transfer the game into overtime with great difficulty, scoring a goal just a few minutes before the final whistle. For now, the team is in sixth place in the Western Conference standings, with 11 points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vancouver roster problems are still there, with Demko, Poolman and Joshua still in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vancouver averages 3.3 goals per game

The Canucks have continued to rely on their offensive line since last season, making them a very productive team.

• The Killer Whales converted 20% of their power play attempts

So far, Vancouver has often had difficulty making use of the extra player on the ice.

Current form

Due to the slump, New Jersey has not shown the best results in recent matches. The team losing streak has reached four games in a row, but it is worth noting that in two of them they managed to give a worthy rebuff to their opponents. The Devils lost to Washington and the Islanders in overtime with a score of 5:6 and 3:4, respectively. In the remaining matches, Keefe charges played even worse in defense, which led to major defeats from Tampa Bay (5:8) and Detroit (3:5). Both goalies Markstrom and Allen have not shown their best this season and are not able to back up the club defense.

The Devils were able to rehabilitate themselves before the fans only in a duel with a clear underdog, defeating Anaheim with a score of 6:2. Forward Nosen showed an excellent game, scoring twice. Indeed, the team main problem this season is its very weak defense, which is the main reason for the losses. Still, due to a successful start in the regular championship, New Jersey occupies the second line in the Eastern Conference table, losing to the leader by only one point. However, it is worth considering that their closest competitors have played much fewer matches.

Disqualifications and injuries

The Devils have no problems with their roster. All players are in the lineup, and the infirmary remains empty.

Interesting trends for betting

• New Jersey is allowing an average of 3.25 goals per game.

The Devils' defense continues to struggle, which has been the main reason for their recent losses.

• On average, the Devils are receiving 9.8 penalty minutes per game.

New Jersey also can't improve its discipline. The team consistently violates the rules, which gives a certain advantage to its opponents.