Canucks vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

The Vancouver Canucks (4-2) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) on the road on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's game.

Canucks vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-108)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (4-2 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Canucks recorded only one goal, they lost.
  • Vancouver finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Canucks have scored at least three goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
  • In the two games when Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Canucks finished 3-2-0 in those contests (six points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • The Penguins have scored more than two goals in five games, earning eight points from those contests.
  • Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
11th 3.17 Goals Scored 3.00 14th
12th 2.83 Goals Allowed 2.50 9th
25th 25.3 Shots 25.8 24th
27th 30.8 Shots Allowed 29.5 19th
15th 20.00% Power Play % 21.43% 14th
18th 78.26% Penalty Kill % 78.95% 17th

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