Maple Leafs vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Jan. 31

The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-21-9, riding a six-game losing streak) go on the road against the Vancouver Canucks (18-31-5) at Rogers Arena. The contest on Saturday, Jan. 31 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we think will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 games, the Canucks have gone 2-8-0 while totaling 22 total goals (two power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 9.5%). They have given up 38 goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Canucks 4, Maple Leafs 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+130)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs (24-21-9 overall) have a 7-9-16 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Toronto has 30 points (11-3-8) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
  • Toronto has finished 4-6-3 in the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 11 points).
  • The Maple Leafs are 20-11-4 in the 35 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 44 points).
  • In the 17 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-7-4 record (16 points).
  • In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 5-7-1 (11 points).
  • The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Maple Leafs went 17-14-8 in those contests (42 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a record of 18-31-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime contests.
  • In the 19 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
  • This season the Canucks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has nine points (4-10-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Canucks have earned 31 points in their 26 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 7-10-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-15-2 (eight points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Canucks finished 15-15-3 in those matchups (33 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
12th 3.26 Goals Scored 2.57 30th
30th 3.46 Goals Allowed 3.61 32nd
21st 27.1 Shots 26.8 23rd
32nd 31.6 Shots Allowed 29.8 27th
24th 17.56% Power Play % 18.71% 21st
5th 83.45% Penalty Kill % 70.66% 32nd

Maple Leafs vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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