Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) vs Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -180 / Vancouver Canucks +150 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 22nd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 26-18-11 this season after they defeated Toronto by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vancouver allowed Toronto to tie the game at one late in the second period, but they scored the lone goal in the third for the win. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 28-25, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser and Hronek, while Lankinen stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Canucks defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 3-0. Vancouver has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Vancouver has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 81% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes (day-to-day) has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 45 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser has added 18 goals, 17 assists, and 99 shots on goal. Kevin Lankinen is 19-8-7 with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 33-17-6 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Golden Knights outshot Boston by a total of 38-24, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Hertl, Stone, and Whitecloud, while Samsonov stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Devils by a score of 3-1 but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 2-1 before that. Vegas has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for first in the Pacific standings with 72 points. Vegas has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 28% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals, 50 assists, and 174 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 14 goals, 35 assists, and 83 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 20-10-4 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Canucks
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost 13 of their last 15 night games following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games at T-Mobile Arena following a road win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Canucks’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last three games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Brayden McNabb ranks 1st in the Pacific Division for Plus/Minus (+30) this season.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Canucks’ last game.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Canucks as underdogs.
- Brock Boeser has the most multi-goal games for the Canucks this season (3).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 5th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.80).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 6th in the league in penalty minutes this season (523).
Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after a great comeback victory before the break and they will be looking for their third win in a row here. The Golden Knights are 19-6-3 at home this year, while the Canucks are 15-8-4 on the road. Vancouver has won three games in a row, but they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last ten games. The Canucks might be without Quinn Hughes, who is their leading scorer, so I expect those offensive woes to continue in this game. Vegas has been great at home this season and Hill shouldn’t have any rust after playing with Team Canada, so give me the Golden Knights here.