Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, December 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vancouver Canucks face the Boston Bruins, with both teams on opposite ends of the standings so far this season. The Canucks have a 13-17-3 record and sit in last place in the Western Conference standings. The Bruins are 20-15 and in third place in the Atlantic Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Canucks vs Bruins prediction!
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Canucks have struggled across the board
The Canucks are having a season to forget with their offense letting them down and scoring only 2.73 goals per game. Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood have scored 20 goals and 16 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five active skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
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The offense has struggled but the defense has also been a mess, allowing 3.39 goals per game. Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson have combined for 3.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Kevin Lankinen has struggled with -9.6 goals saved above average while allowing nine goals in the last three games.
Key injury report for Canucks
- Elias Pettersson is on injured reserve. Has eight goals and 14 assists.
Boston is led by a great offense
The Bruins are having a great season thanks to their offense, which is averaging 3.20 goals per game with 18 goals in the last five games. David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie have scored 37 goals and 38 assists while Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm have combined for 14 goals and 32 assists to add depth to the forward unit.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.11 goals per game. Nikita Zadorov and Mason Lohrei have combined for 3.5 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who has 6.8 goals saved above average and has allowed only four goals in his last two starts.
Key injury report for Bruins
- No key injuries to report.
Canucks vs Bruins Pick
Money Line Pick For Canucks vs Bruins
- Bruins (-160) (4 units)
The Bruins are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Bruins, who average 3.20 goals per game, should pile on the goals with David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins should limit the Canucks offense, which averages only 2.73 goals per game, with Jeremy Swayman building off of two starts where he’s allowed only four goals and blanking the shots on the net while Nikita Zadorov and Mason Lohrei help him out by creating turnovers in the defensive zone. The Bruins should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Bruins money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Canucks vs Bruins
- Over 5.5 (5 Units)
Both defenses have struggled this season and this game is sure to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Canucks should create plenty of scoring chances against the Bruins, who allow 3.11 goals per game, with Conor Garland, Keifer Sherwood, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who have scored 18 goals in their last five games, should run up the score against the Canucks, who allow 3.39 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, Elias Lindholm, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Canucks. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
The Canucks continue their East Coast road trip as they head to Boston to face the Bruins.
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