Vancouver vs Chicago. NHL match prediction and bets

Current form

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.

Current form

Chicago has been terrible in the NHL for four years in a row and hasn't been able to get anywhere near the playoffs. It looks like this season will be no different as the team has struggled to earn points and currently sits in 14th place in the Western Conference, tied for last place. The team main problem is its very poor offensive output, averaging just 2.4 goals per game. Young star Bedard, who was heavily favored, has improved the situation a bit, but it hasn't been enough.

In the last four games, the "hawks" managed to win only one victory, snatching it from Minnesota in overtime (2:1). Problems with scoring arose again, and they managed to achieve unexpected success only due to the efforts of goalie Mrazek, who reflected 32 shots out of 33. In all other games, the team also scored only one goal, which led to losses to Detroit (1:4), Dallas (1:3) and Seattle (1:3). It is difficult to say yet whether the Blackhawks will be able to start earning points consistently this season, but at the moment there are no prerequisites for this, especially with such a weak attack.

Disqualifications and injuries

What remarkable is that Chicago has virtually no problems with its roster. Only goalkeeper Brossoit is in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• Chicago averages 2.4 goals per game

This season, as in the past, the Hawks have not been particularly effective in attack, which is the main reason for the club’s defeats.

• The Hawks allowed 11 goals while shorthanded

It is also worth noting the team weak play while shorthanded.