Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Nov 9)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Odds: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Nov 9)

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Moneyline PickPhiladelphia Flyers (-136)
Player PropMatvei Michkov 1+ Goals (+160)
Total GoalsOver 5.5 Goals (-150)
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Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Main Game Info

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Moneyline Prediction

The Canucks sit at the bottom of the NHL standings (3-15-1, seven points) and are riding a five-game losing streak. They’re coming off a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers and have lost by two or more goals in three of those five defeats. The Canucks have also struggled at Rogers Arena, where they’re 1-7-0 and have lost six straight.

The Flyers are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames, extending their winless skid to three games. They’ve suffered six losses in their last seven contests (1-4-2). Their record over the last 10 outings is a slightly more encouraging 4-4-2, but they have struggled on the road, going 1-6-2.

Both teams have endured their share of struggles this season, but the Flyers have a clear edge in several categories, mainly on special teams and in goal. Expect Philadelphia to come out on top in this matchup between the bottom sides in their respective conferences.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Projected Starting Goalies

Both teams have struggled in goal, but Woll and Merilainen are the best options available, given Dan Vladar’s struggles in Philadelphia and Thatcher Demko’s injury in Vancouver. With both projected starters posting save percentages below .900, neither looks particularly likely to steal the show.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Player Prop

Michkov has gone three straight games without finding the back of the net. However, he remains the Flyers’ most dangerous scoring threat, with 10 goals, and ranks fifth on the team with 27 shots on goal.

Although his third-line role limits his scoring opportunities, he plays on the first power-play unit and has scored five of his 10 goals with the man advantage. He should take advantage of a favourable matchup against a Canucks side with the NHL’s second-worst penalty-kill percentage (63.5%).

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Total Goals Prediction

The Canucks rank 23rd in the NHL in scoring (2.89 goals per game) but also have the league’s worst defence, allowing 4.58 goals per contest. The Flyers have the second-worst offence, scoring just 2.21 goals per game, but their defence ranks 21st, allowing 3.37. Both defences leak enough to make up for the weak attacks.

Expect an open game with plenty of chances at both ends. Each of the Canucks’ last four outings and six of the Flyers’ previous seven have produced at least six goals. Those trends provide further support for the Over 5.5 pick.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Team News and Injury Report

Philadelphia Flyers Team News and Injury Report

The Flyers are close to full strength, with just two players unavailable. Bottom-pairing defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen (hand) and bottom-six forward Nikita Grebenkin (back) are out and aren’t expected to return until late November. Cam York and Denver Barkey are set to take their places in the lineup. Neither absence is considered a major blow to the Flyers.

This is the second game of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, following its 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames. It’s also the third of a five-game road trip, with the team going 0-1-1 so far.

Vancouver Canucks Team News and Injury Report

Demko remains the Canucks’ biggest absence and is expected to reclaim the No. 1 goaltending role once healthy. In the meantime, Merilainen is the leading option between the pipes.

Filip Chytil is the main question mark. He’s day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Brendan Gallagher is expected to take his place in the lineup if he can’t return. Guillaume Brisebois is also expected to remain in the lineup with Tom Willander (lower body) sidelined.

The Canucks have had one day of rest since their most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. This matchup marks their return home after a two-game road trip.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Projected Lines and Power Play Units

Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks: Where to Watch (Canada)

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