The Vancouver Canucks (2-2) host the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) at United Center on Friday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Canucks took down the Dallas Stars 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Friday's contest.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Blackhawks 5, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+114)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (38-30-14 overall) had a 10-14-24 record last season in games that went to overtime.
- In the 32 games Vancouver played that were decided by one goal, it had a 15-5-12 record (good for 42 points).
- In the 13 games last season the Canucks registered just one goal, they finished 0-12-1.
- Vancouver took 15 points from the 17 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (5-7-5 record).
- The Canucks scored at least three goals in 48 games (33-7-8, 74 points).
- In the 34 games when Vancouver scored a single power-play goal, it had a 19-8-7 record (45 points).
- In games 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.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 2-2-1 record this season and are -1-1 in games that have required overtime.
- Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in three games, earning five points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 2-1-0 in those matchups.
- Chicago is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned three points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.84 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| 18th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 31st |
| 30th | 25.5 | Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| 7th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 31 | 30th |
| 15th | 22.52% | Power Play % | 24.87% | 8th |
| 2nd | 82.67% | Penalty Kill % | 79.3% | 14th |
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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