Vancouver vs. Chicago: NHL Match Prediction

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Vancouver continues its home streak, which has already reached three games. In the first game, the team met with Edmonton and failed to please the fans with a reliable defense, which led to a crushing defeat with a score of 3:7. Goalie Lankinen showed a terrible game, who was replaced too late, after the seventh missed puck. The attack line was unable to compensate for the lapses in defense, and only made 20 shots on goal. In the next game, the "killer whales" played much more reliably, which allowed them to confidently cope with Calgary (3:1). This time, Lankinen also rehabilitated himself, reflecting 96% of the shots.

It seemed that the Canucks would continue to earn points, taking advantage of their home court, but this did not happen. In the match with the Islanders, the team again had huge problems in defense, and had to suffer another defeat (2:5). Indeed, this season, Vancouver’s home court does not help them achieve success, and the team performs much better on the road, where it earned most of its points. Even despite two defeats, Tocchet’s charges still remain in the playoff zone in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vancouver still has serious problems with its roster. Goalie Demko, defensemen Forboth and Poolman, and forward Boeser are all in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vancouver averages 3.1 goals per game

The Canucks, like last season, continue to rely on their offensive line and are distinguished by high scoring.

• The Killer Whales converted 22% of their power play attempts

Thanks to active and effective play in attack, the team consistently punishes opponents with goals for violations of the rules.