Vancouver has won seven of the past eight meetings and the Canucks currently have won four of their past five games although they did suffer a 2-1 shootout loss yesterday. The Canucks have been getting great goaltending as they have allowed only six goals in five games and Casey DeSmith had 30 saves against the Wild. Thatcher Demko is likely back today and he is 15-7-0 with a 2.30 GAA and .923 save percentage with three shutouts. Chicago has lost three in a row and seven of nine after getting destroyed 7-1 at Seattle on Friday and the Blackhawks have been outscored 15-4 their past three games. Petr Mrazek is probable and he is 7-9-0 with a 3.03 GAA. Chicago is 6-45 its past 51 games against teams with above .600 winning percentages. Vancouver has won five of six after scoring two or fewer goals its previous game. Take the Canucks as a Max Play.
This pick was released to clients on December 17, 2023 at 11:30AM ET.
NHL
Vancouver at Chicago
December 17, 2023
3:07 PM Eastern
2 units on Vancouver -208 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 2.96)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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