Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers, Picks and Prediction, Monday, December 22, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vancouver Canucks face the Philadelphia Flyers with both teams looking to head into the break with a win. The Canucks are 15-17-3 and with four wins in a row, they have put themselves back in the playoff picture in the Western Conference. The Flyers are 17-10-7 and an overtime loss has them in the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Who will win this game? Check out our Canucks vs Flyers prediction!
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Canucks look to keep playing well on both ends
The Canucks are turning a corner on what looked like a lost season with their offense, which averages only 2.80 goals per game, stepping up and scoring nine goals in the last two games. Kiefer Sherwood and Conor Garland have scored 23 goals and 16 assists while Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk have added 18 goals and 15 assists to provide some depth to the forward unit.
The offense has stepped up while the defense, which allows 3.34 goals per game, has also been great, allowing only six goals in the last four games. Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson have combined for 3.7 defensive point shares while Elias Pettersson and Tyler Myers have combined for 1.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Thatcher Demko has looked great in recent starts, allowing only two goals in his last three.
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Key injury report for Canucks
- Elias Pettersson is on injured reserve. Has eight goals and 14 assists.
Philadelphia hopes defense carries them
The Flyers have been putting together a promising season despite their offensive struggles, scoring only 2.88 goals per game. Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny have scored 24 goals and 40 assists but the rest of the unit has struggled. Only six active skaters have eight goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has led the way, allowing only 2.82 goals per game. Travis Sanheim and Jamie Drysdale have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares while Emil Andrea and Nick Seeler have combined for 2.9 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that with Dan Vladar questionable, Samuel Ersson steps up as he’s struggled in recent starts, allowing eight goals in his last two.
Key injury report for Flyers
- Dan Vladar is day-to-day. Is the Flyers starting goaltender.
- Tyson Foerster (upper body) is on injured reserve. Had 10 goals and three assists.
Canucks vs Flyers Pick
Money Line Pick For Canucks vs Flyers
- Canucks (+115) (4 units)
The Flyers are having a great season but the Canucks have four wins in a row, and I see them wrapping up this road trip with a strong performance. The Canucks, who have scored nine goals in their last two games, should pile on the goals with Conor Garland, Kiefer Sherwood, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canucks, who have allowed only six goals in their last four games, should limit the Flyers offense with Marcus Pettersson, Filip Hronek, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Thatcher Demko to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Canucks money line as road Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Canucks vs Flyers
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
The Canucks and Flyers are playing great defense, and I see this game being a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Flyers, who allow only 2.82 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense, which averages only 2.80 goals per game, with Travis Sanheim, Jamie Drysdale, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Samuel Errson to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks look to eliminate a Flyers offense that averages only 2.88 goals per game, with Thatcher Demko building on three starts where he’s allowed only two goals and blanking the shots on the net while defensemen Marcus Pettersson and Filip Hronek help him out by creating turnovers in front of him. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
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