Vancouver Canucks (25-18-11) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (33-19-2)
Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks +114 / Toronto Maple Leafs -135 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 33-19-2 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Toronto led 3-0 after the second period, but they did allow a goal in the third to lose the shutout. The Maple Leafs outshot Seattle by a total of 30-27, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, McMann, and Myers, while Stolarz stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Maple Leafs defeated the Flames by a score of 6-3 and the Oilers by a score of 4-3. Toronto has won three games in a row and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 68 points. Toronto has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with 16 goals, 55 assists, and 123 shots on goal, while William Nylander has added 33 goals, 22 assists, and 184 shots on goal. Joseph Woll is 19-10-0 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 25-18-11 this season after they defeated San Jose in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vancouver allowed San Jose to tie the game with under 90 seconds left in regulation, but they scored quickly in overtime for the win. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 34-24, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Joshua and O’Connor, while Demko stopped 33 out of 34 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Canucks defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-0 but did lose to the Red Wings by a score of 3-2 before that. Vancouver has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 61 points. Vancouver has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 45 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Conor Garland has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 116 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 6-6-3 with a 2.90 goals-against average and an .889 save percentage this season.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Canucks
- The Maple Leafs have won nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last four day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games against the Canucks following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last five home games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight day games at Rogers Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against the Maple Leafs.
- Nils Hoglander has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Bobby McMann has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games as road favorites.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances in road games.
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they will be at home, but they barely got by the Sharks in their last game. The Canucks are 10-10-7 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 14-8-2 on the road. Toronto has won three games in a row and they have outscored those three opponents by a total of 13-7. The Maple Leafs have been very solid defensively this season and they will play a Vancouver team that may be without Quinn Hughes once again. Take the Leafs here.