The Vancouver Canucks (15-8-5) take on the Boston Bruins (15-13-3) at Rogers Arena on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks knocked off the Florida Panthers 4-0 in their last outing, while the Bruins are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Bruins have scored 28 goals during their past 10 games, while conceding 29 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into four power-play goals (14.8%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.
Canucks vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Canucks 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (-1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (15-8-5 overall) have a 3-5-8 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Vancouver has 16 points (6-2-4) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Canucks registered just one goal, they lost.
- Vancouver has taken four points from the five games this season when it scored two goals (1-2-2 record).
- The Canucks are 14-4-3 in the 21 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 31 points).
- In the 14 games when Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 9-3-2.
- In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 7-6-3 (17 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a record of 15-13-3 this season and are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups.
- In the 13 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Bruins scored only one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
- When Boston has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-3-2 record).
- The Bruins have earned 22 points in their 13 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-5-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 12-5-0 (24 points).
- The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Bruins finished 2-7-3 in those contests (seven points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 2.48 | 29th |
| 17th | 3.07 | Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 25th |
| 29th | 26.4 | Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| 13th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 11th |
| 10th | 24.39% | Power Play % | 12.61% | 32nd |
| 17th | 79.76% | Penalty Kill % | 76.15% | 24th |
Canucks vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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