In this article we will formulate a Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 17th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 9-4-3 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next four goals to get the win. The Canucks out shot Chicago by a total of 33-29, won 64.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Blueger, Miller, Pettersson, and Brannstrom, while Silovs stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-2, but did beat Calgary by a score of 3-1 before that. Vancouver has scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with three goals, 13 assists, and 55 shots on goal, while Kevin Lankinen is 8-2-2 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 5-10-3 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Nashville allowed two third period goals, which was the difference in the shutout loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 33-29, won 50.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by multiple skaters that had three shots on goal, while Saros stopped 31 out of 32 shots that he faced.
Prior to that loss, the Predators lost to Edmonton by a score of 3-2 and Colorado by a score of 3-2. Nashville has scored 2.28 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 92.1% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with eight goals, five assists, and 65 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 4-8-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup after picking up a win on Saturday night, so they will be on a back to back here. The Canucks are 3-3-3 at home this year, while the Predators are just 1-4-3 on the road. Nashville has lost three games in a row and they continue to be the most disappointing team in the NHL this season. I know Vancouver is on a back to back, but I can’t take the Predators with how they are currently playing. Take the Canucks here.