Prediction, Preview, and Odds
#59 Edmonton Oilers -135 vs.
#60 Vancouver Canucks 6
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 10:05pm EST
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Written by Bosun Akinpelu

The Canucks are struggling at the moment because they haven’t played well on the offensive end and have scored eight goals in their last three games. Things won’t get easier for them in this game because the Oilers, who haven’t been great defensively this season, are playing very well at the moment and have held their last three opponents to 1.33 goals per game. The Oilers have done a great job offensively and are averaging four goals per game in their last three games. They have also played well on special teams, scoring 19 power-play goals, which is tied for second in the league. With the Canucks giving up over three goals per game and have the sixth-most power-play goals scored against them, expect the Oilers to cruise to an easy win here.

The Oilers have been on a roll offensively and are averaging 3.6 goals per game. They’ve been almost as effective on the road, averaging 3.11 goals per game, and will score at least three goals against the Canucks, who are giving up 3.55 goals per game. The Canucks are averaging 2.91 goals per game and 3.36 goals per game at home. Even though the Oilers have played well defensively in recent games, they are giving up 2.67 goals per game on the road, so expect the Canucks to score enough goals to push the score over the total. The Canucks and Oilers have played over the total in two of their last three meetings.