The Vancouver Canucks host the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
Canucks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Canucks 3, Flames 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-210)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks were 10-14-24 in overtime matchups on their way to a 38-30-14 overall record last season.
- Vancouver was 15-5-12 (42 points) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
- In the 13 games last season the Canucks recorded only one goal, they finished 0-12-1.
- Vancouver finished 5-7-5 in the 17 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 15 points).
- The Canucks scored more than two goals 48 times, and went 33-7-8 in those games (to record 74 points).
- In the 34 games when Vancouver recorded a single power-play goal, it had a 19-8-7 record (45 points).
- In the 31 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver was 17-10-4 (38 points).
- The Canucks were outshot by their opponent in 49 games, going 21-19-9 to register 51 points.
Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames had a 10-14-24 record in overtime contests last season, and a 41-27-14 overall record.
- Calgary picked up 40 points (14-2-12) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
- Last season the Flames scored just one goal in 13 games, and went 2-8-3 (seven points).
- When Calgary scored exactly two goals last season, they amassed 14 points (4-10-6 record).
- The Flames scored at least three goals 45 times, accumulating 75 points (35-5-5).
- Last season Calgary scored a lone power-play goal in 35 games and registered 43 points, with a record of 18-10-7.
- When outshooting its opponent last season, Calgary was 25-9-6 (56 points).
- The Flames were outshot by their opponents in 38 games last season, going 15-15-8 to register 38 points.
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Flames AVG | Flames Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.84 | Goals Scored | 2.68 | 29th |
| 18th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 15th |
| 30th | 25.5 | Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| 7th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| 15th | 22.52% | Power Play % | 21.03% | 19th |
| 2nd | 82.67% | Penalty Kill % | 76.55% | 23rd |
Canucks vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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