| MATCHUP | Vancouver Canucks | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3-0 | 5-2-0 |
| Where | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| When | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Tuesday in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Blackhawks and Capitals, and they play the Predators next. The Canucks have won 3 straight games.
The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Kiefer Sherwood leads Vancouver with 4 goals, Conor Garland has 5 assists and Jake DeBrusk has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 9 goals on 116 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has allowed 6 goals on 68 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Kings and Sharks, and they play the Panthers next. The Penguins have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 21.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Justin Brazeau leads Pittsburgh with 4 goals, Evgeni Malkin has 7 assists, and Anthony Mantha has 13 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 79 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 8 goals on 87 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 7 goals on 90 shots.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won each of their last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost four of their last seven games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in six of their last seven road games when leading after the first period.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Canucks have won the third period in six of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight games at PPG Paints Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Canucks’ last seven road games against the Penguins.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last three home games against the Canucks.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Penguins’ last 12 night games at PPG Paints Arena.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 home appearances against the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four games as favorites against the Penguins.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last five games against the Penguins.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last four road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in the NHL this season (5-goals vs Rangers on October, 11).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in a home game this season (5-goals vs Rangers on October, 11).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 27th in the league for shots per game this season (25.3).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T27th in the league for shots against per game this season (31.0).
Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
The Penguins are coming off a solid week and should get the nod from oddsmakers at home, but I’m going to side with the Canucks in this spot. The Canucks have won 3 straight games, all 3 victories coming on the road, and their offense has caught fire. Two of those wins came in the underdog role, snagging impressive wins over the Caps and Stars. The season is still young, but the Canucks are looking like road warriors and deserve some attention. I’ll roll with the road team.