Vancouver Canucks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vancouver Canucks face the Pittsburgh Penguins with both teams looking to improve on strong seasons. The Canucks have a 4-2 record and three wins in a row have them in third place in the Pacific Division. The Penguins are 4-2 and near the top of the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Canucks vs Penguins prediction!
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Canucks have looked great on both ends of the ice
The Canucks are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.17 goals per game, with 12 goals in the last three games. Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood have scored five goals and five assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, and Jake DeBrusk have combined for five goals and four assists while defensemen Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek have added a goal and seven assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has been great as well, allowing only 2.83 goals per game, including only five goals in the last two games. Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek have led the top pairing while Marcus Pettersson and Tyler Myers have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Thatcher Demko has been great with a .922 save percentage and a 2.28 goals-against average on 116 shots with 2.8 goals saved above average.
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Pittsburgh is led by a great defense
The Penguins are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby have scored five goals and 11 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Rickard Rakell, Justin Brazeau, and Anthony Mantha have combined for eight goals and six assists while defensemen Ryan Shea and Erik Karlsson have added seven assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.50 goals per game with only two goals in the last two games. Ryan Shea and Kris Letang have combined for 1.0 defensive point shares, while Erik Karlsson and Parker Wotherspoon have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Tristan Jarry has stepped up with a .922 save percentage and a 2.35 goals-against average on 90 shots with 2.1 goals saved above average.
Canucks vs Penguins Pick
Money Line Pick For Canucks vs Penguins
- Canucks (-110) (4 units)
This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the league early on. The Penguins look to step up on their home ice, but the Canucks have won three games in a row and look to take over this game. The Canucks, who average 3.17 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Conor Garland, Brock Boeser, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canucks, who allow only 2.83 goals per game, should limit the Penguins' offense with Quinn Hughes, 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 Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Canucks vs Penguins
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
Both teams have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Penguins, who allow only 2.50 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Kris Letang, Ryan Shea, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Tristan Jarry to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks, who have allowed only five goals in their last two games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Penguins with Quinn Hughes, Filip Hronek, Marcus Pettersson, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Thatcher Denko blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
The Canucks face the Penguins with both teams looking to build off of promising starts.
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