Canadiens vs Canucks Prediction 3/11/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 30-27-6 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Montreal allowed one goal in the second period, which was the only goal in the shutout loss. The Canadiens outshot Calgary by a total of 26-24, won 68.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Caufield, who had six shots on goal, while Dobes stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Canadiens lost to the Oilers by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Sabres in back-to-back games before that. Montreal has won five of their last seven games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic standings with 66 points. Montreal has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 19 goals, 46 assists, and 131 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 31 goals, 25 assists, and 190 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 22-21-4 with a 2.89 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year. The Canadiens will meet the Kraken and Panthers after this game.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 29-23-11 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Canucks out-shot Dallas by a total of 23-19, won 57.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from Forbort, while Lankinen stopped 15 out of 18 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canucks defeated the Wild by a score of 3-1 and the Ducks by a score of 3-2. Vancouver has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 69 points. Vancouver has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 22.3% on the power play and 82.3% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes is the leading scorer for Vancouver, but he continues to be day to day with an injury, while Conor Garland has added 16 goals, 22 assists, and 137 shots on goal. Kevin Lankinen is 22-11-7 with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Canucks 

• The Canucks have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won 12 of the Canucks’ last 18 games at Rogers Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last eight night games at Rogers Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canadiens’ last three games as road underdogs following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last three night games at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Canadiens.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as road underdogs.
• Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine night games.
• Cole Caufield has scored a goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four road games.

Canadiens vs Canucks Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup trying to snap a two-game losing streak, but they have played pretty well over the last two weeks. The Canadiens are 14-15-2 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 13-11-7 at home. Vancouver continues to be very low-scoring this year and missing Quinn Hughes in the lineup is making it much more difficult to score. I think Montreal is playing much better hockey right now and even in their last two losses, they have been very competitive against the Flames and Oilers. Montreal’s goaltending situation always makes me nervous, but I like them to get the win here.