The Vancouver Canucks (16-20-4), losers of five straight home games, host the Boston Bruins (21-18-2) at Rogers Arena on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey game.
Over the last 10 games, the Canucks have put up a 5-4-1 record after totaling 28 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 25.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.
Bruins vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Canucks 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+113)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 21-18-2 record overall, with a 6-2-8 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Boston has 15 points (7-6-1) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Bruins scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Boston has finished 3-6-0 in the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals in 26 games (18-7-1, 37 points).
- In the 19 games when Boston has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-8-1 record (21 points).
- In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, Boston is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 15-9-0 to record 30 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have posted a record of 6-4-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 16-20-4.
- Vancouver has earned 15 points (6-4-3) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has six points (3-8-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (13-5-3).
- Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-11-1 (seven points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 13-9-3 to record 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.12 | Goals Scored | 2.78 | 24th |
| 22nd | 3.24 | Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 31st |
| 23rd | 26.9 | Shots | 26.4 | 24th |
| 28th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| 5th | 24.79% | Power Play % | 20.45% | 13th |
| 17th | 80.25% | Penalty Kill % | 74.81% | 30th |
Bruins vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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