Blackhawks vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 6

The Vancouver Canucks (18-36-7) bring a nine-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) on Friday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will clinch the victory in Friday's matchup.

The Canucks have put up a 1-7-2 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 20 total goals (three power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 13.6%) while conceding 39 goals to their opponents.

Blackhawks vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Blackhawks 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-150)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 23-28-10 record overall, with a 5-10-15 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• In the 18 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-5 record (good for 17 points).
• In the 11 games this season the Blackhawks scored only one goal, they finished 0-10-1.
• Chicago has taken 12 points from the 17 games this season when it scored two goals (4-9-4 record).
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 29 games (19-5-5, 43 points).
• In the 25 games when Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 11-9-5.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Chicago is 9-6-4 (22 points).
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Blackhawks went 14-19-6 in those matchups (34 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a record of 18-36-7 this season and are 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
• Vancouver has earned 19 points (7-8-5) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has 11 points (4-12-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Canucks have scored three or more goals 27 times, earning 31 points from those matchups (14-10-3).
• This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 7-10-3.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 3-17-2 (eight points).
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 35 points in those games.

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Blackhawks vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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