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The Vancouver Canucks (3-1-2, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-5-1, losers of four straight). The matchup on Saturday, October 26 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
Canucks vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Canucks 4, Penguins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-201)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (-1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks are 1-2-3 in overtime matchups on their way to a 3-1-2 overall record.
- Vancouver has three points (1-0-1) in the two games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Canucks registered just one goal, they lost.
- Vancouver lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals four times, and are 3-0-1 in those games (to record seven points).
- In the one game when Vancouver has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Vancouver is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-1-2 (four points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (3-5-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Pittsburgh has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Pittsburgh failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Penguins have scored more than two goals five times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-1-1).
- This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 1-2-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| 10th | 2.83 | Goals Allowed | 4.22 | 31st |
| 17th | 28.8 | Shots | 31.9 | 7th |
| 14th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 35.2 | 32nd |
| 8th | 26.32% | Power Play % | 22.22% | 13th |
| 10th | 80.95% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 12th |
Canucks vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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