Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers complete a back-to-back on the road when visiting the Vancouver Canucks, after playing at Calgary on Sunday. The Flyers are 4-10-4 and fourth in the Metropolitan. Philadelphia lost to the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday before heading west. Philly has lost four of the past five. Vancouver is 3-15-1 and 8th in the Pacific. The Canucks lost to Edmonton 4-2 on Saturday. Vancouver has lost five straight. On the road, Philly is 1-6-1, while the Canucks are a disappointing 1-7-0 at their home ice. Tuesday’s opening faceoff is at 9:30 pm ET on ESPN+. Check out more NHL free picks here.

Philadelphia Searching for a Spark

The Flyers' 3-2 loss on Thursday to New York left Philadelphia with one victory in five games, a stretch in which finding the net has been an uphill battle. The Flyers score 2.17 goals per outing and concede 3.33. Vancouver's struggling defense presents a chance to change that, provided Philadelphia actually puts pucks on goal.

Matvei Michkov has scored 10 times, five on the power play. No other Flyer has matched that finishing touch. Trevor Zegras leads the club with 14 points, on four goals and 10 assists, but the attack too often goes quiet beyond its main contributors. Philadelphia converts 16.4% of its power plays. In goal, Joseph Woll carries a 3.12 goals-against average and .899 save percentage; Dan Vladar has a 3.21 GAA and .883 SV%.

Injuries: Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Grebenkin are on injured reserve.

Vancouver Desperate for a Stop

Edmonton beat Vancouver 4-2 Saturday. The result wasn't surprising for the Canucks this season. Vancouver has five consecutive losses and left the Canucks with three wins through 19 games. Vancouver has been giving opponents too many clean looks, conceding 31.2 shots and 4.58 goals per night. The Canucks produce 2.89 goals, a better mark than Philadelphia's, but a lead is difficult to protect when the defensive end keeps springing leaks.

Elias Pettersson has 19 points, including 15 assists, and Brock Boeser's seven goals lead the Canucks. The penalty kill is another story. Vancouver has stopped just 63.5% of opposing power plays and surrendered 23 goals while shorthanded. Goaltending hasn't bailed the Canucks out, either. Leevi Merilainen has a 3.52 goals-against average and .889 save percentage. Kevin Lankinen's numbers are even worse, with a GAA of 6.03 and an .808 SV%. Vancouver needs saves before it can start collecting wins.

Injuries: Tom Willander is out. Filip Chytil, Akil Thomas, Mackenzie MacEachern and Thatcher Demko are on injured reserve.

Key To The Game

Philadelphia doesn't shoot often, but Vancouver gives up too many chances. The Flyers average 23.5 shots, while the Canucks permit 31.2, and Vancouver's penalty kill has been beaten repeatedly. Michkov already owns five power-play goals. If Philadelphia gets its looks with an extra skater, it needs to cash in rather than let another opportunity slip.

Philadelphia vs Vancouver Game Pick

• Philadelphia Flyers

This isn't a matchup between two confident clubs. Philadelphia has lost four of five, but Vancouver's five-game skid comes with a bigger defensive problem. Allowing 4.58 goals per game is asking to play from behind. Michkov has 10 goals, and Zegras can set him up; that's enough of a foundation against a team conceding more than 31 shots per outing. Pettersson and Boeser can certainly answer, especially if Philadelphia takes penalties. But Vancouver's goaltending has offered little protection when opponents pressure. I'll take the Flyers to get the road win.

Philadelphia vs Vancouver Over/Under Pick

• Over

The temptation is to focus on Philadelphia's 2.17 goals per game and expect a quiet night. Vancouver makes that difficult. The Canucks allow 4.58 goals, have surrendered 23 on the penalty kill, and can't rely on steady goaltending. Philadelphia might find more space here than it has against recent opponents. At the other end, Pettersson's 15 assists and Boeser's seven goals give Vancouver ways to contribute, even if the team can't protect a lead. Neither goalie situation inspires much confidence. There should be openings at both ends, so I'm taking the over.