Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Prediction for Friday, October 17, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a Western Conference clash between teams looking to earn a victory in the Windy City when the Vancouver Canucks take on the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday night and we have the inside scoop with our Canadiens vs. Blackhawks prediction. Vancouver was in action on the road in the front half of a back-to-back set Thursday night. The Canucks fell 5-2 at home to St. Louis in their previous game, Monday night. Chicago trounced St. Louis 8-3 on the road Wednesday night in their previous contest. In the last 10 meetings, the Canucks own a 10-0 edge and have won the last 10 meetings, including a 6-2 home win in the most recent matchup on March 15. This article was published prior to the conclusion of the Canucks’ game with the Stars at American Airlines Centeron Thursday night. Read more about this Canucks vs. Blackhawks prediction! Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Check them out!
Vancouver Playing Second Game of Back-to-Back
Vancouver closes a back-to-back set here after playing on the road against Dallas Thursday night. The Canucks entered Thursday 1-2-0 on the season and stood tied for sixth in the Pacific Division, four points behind Vegas for the top spot. Vancouver is tied for 25th in the league in goals per game as they put up an average of 2.67 goals per contest this season. The Canucks are tied for 13th in the league in goals against as they allow an average of three goals per game. Vancouver is tied for 31st in the league in power play success as they convert 0% of their chances with the man advantage on the season. The Canucks are tied for 6th in the league in penalty killing as they have successfully navigated 91.7% of their shorthanded situations this season.
Against St. Louis Monday night, Vancouver was stifled at home to end up with the loss. The Canucks were outshot 12-6 in the opening period and trailed 1-0 on the scoreboard after 20 minutes of play. In the second period, Vancouver was outshot 18-15 and outscored 3-2 to trail 4-2 at the second intermission. After giving up a goal to trail 2-0, Kiefer Sherwood got the Canucks on the board with his second goal of the year at 5:33 with assists going to Aatu Raty and Arshdeep Bains. St. Louis tallied again to restore their two-goal margin before Sherwood struck for his second goal of the night and third of the season, shorthanded, at 12:12 of the stanza. That marker was unassisted and drew Vancouver within 3-2. They gave up a goal later in the period to trail by a pair after 40 minutes. In the third period, the Canucks owned a 10-6 shot advantage but gave up the lone goal of the period to take the loss. Kevin Lankinen made 31 saves for the Canucks, who were outshot 36-29, in the loss. With it being the second game of a back-to-back set, Lankinen (0-1-0, 4.09 GAA, .882 save percentage) is likely to get the start between the pipes here.
Defensemen Pierre-Olivier Joseph (undisclosed) and Derek Forbort (undisclosed) along with left wing Nils Hoglander (lower body) are out indefinitely. Center Teddy Blueger (undisclosed) is out until mid-October.
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Blackhawks Seeking Third Straight Win
Chicago blew the doors off the Blues on the road Wednesday night for their second straight victory. The Blackhawks entered Thursday night tied for third in the Central Division with a 2-2-1 record and stand two points behind the Avalanche for the top spot. Chicago is 8th on the season when it comes to scoring production, as they average 3.60 goals per game. The Blackhawks are tied for 11th in the league in goals against as they allow an average of 2.80 goals per contest. Chicago is tied for 14th in power play success as they convert 18.8% of their chances with the man advantage this season. The Blackhawks are 18th in the league in penalty killing as they successfully kill off 81.8% of their shorthanded situations this season.
Against St. Louis, Chicago broke out offensively and downed the Blues on the road in their previous contest, Wednesday night. The Blackhawks owned a 10-7 edge in shots in the opening period and skated off tied at two at the first intermission. Ilya Mikheyev opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, unassisted, at the 3:02 mark. After the Blues tied the game, Lukas Reichel gave Chicago a 2-1 lead with his first goal of the year at 5:23 with Matt Grzelcyk drawing the lone assist. The Blackhawks gave up the equalizer again later in the period. In the second period, Chicago owned an 11-8 shot advantage and outscored St. Louis 3-0 to take a 5-2 lead after 40 minutes of play. Reichel scored his second of the night and the season at 2:49 off assists from Alex Vlasic and Connor Bedard for a 3-2 Chicago advantage. Frank Nazar made it a 4-2 game with his second of the year at 4:32 off assists from Tyler Bertuzzi and Wyatt Kaiser. Jason Dickinson boosted the lead to 5-2 with his first goal of the year off an assist from Vlasic. In the third period, Chicago was outshot 11-8 but outscored St. Louis 3-1 to earn the win. Ryan Donato made it a 6-2 game with his first goal of the year at 1:17, with assists going to Louis Crevier and Mikheyev. Bertuzzi gave Chicago a 7-2 advantage with his first of the year, on the power play, at 5:03 off assists from Teuvo Teravainen and Connor Bedard. After the Blues scored to make it a 7-3 game, Ryan Greene closed the scoring with his first goal of the year at 12:21 off assists from Reichel and Bedard. Arvid Soderblom made 23 saves for the Blackhawks, who owned a 29-26 advantage in shots, in the win. Spencer Knight (1-2-0, 2.35 GAA, .920 save percentage) is expected to get the start in goal here.
Goaltender Laurent Brossoit (hip), along with left wings Landon Slaggert (undisclosed) and Nick Foligno (personal) are each out indefinitely.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Pick
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Moneyline Pick
- Blackhawks +123
Vancouver is playing the second game of a back-to-back situation here, and that is something that can’t be overlooked. The Canucks were drubbed at home by the same Blues team that Chicago just rocked on the road Wednesday night. Vancouver is going to be battling the fatigue factor here and Lankinen, should he get the start in goal here, is a known commodity to the Blackhawks. Knight has been solid in his three starts this season and the Blackhawks got their offense in gear Wednesday. Playing at home, with a rest advantage, you have to give the upper hand to the hosts here as they earn a third straight win.
Over/Under Pick for Canucks vs. Blackhawks
- Over 6 (-110)
Vancouver has seen the under post a 1-1-1 mark in their first three games on the year, entering Thursday, seeing an average of 5.67 goals per game. Last season, the Canucks had an average total of 5.90 goals per game and that number climbed to 5.98 goals a night as the visiting team. Chicago has stayed under the total in three of their five games in relation to the total, with an average total of 6.40 goals per game. Last season, the Blackhawks had an average total of 6.29 goals per game and that number jumped to 6.51 goals per game on home ice. Three of the last four meetings have gone over the number and with Chicago showing signs of life offensively, this game ends up over the mark.
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