Red Wings vs Canucks

Vancouver’s depth and home-ice advantage should lead to a win

Grade B+: Canucks Moneyline (-160)

The Canucks, fighting to solidify their playoff position in the Western Conference, enter this game looking to snap a two-game skid. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have been up and down lately, struggling to find consistency in their offensive attack. Vancouver’s strong defensive core, led by Quinn Hughes, will be key in limiting Detroit’s top scorers, while Elias Pettersson has historically found success against the Wings. Detroit, already missing key winger Lucas Raymond, could struggle to generate offense against Thatcher Demko, who remains a rock in net for the Canucks. With both teams needing points for playoff positioning, expect a competitive game, but Vancouver’s defensive discipline and goaltending should give them the edge.

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Vancouver’s scoring depth makes them a strong bet on the puck line

Grade B+: Canucks Puckline -1.5 (+155)

The Canucks, looking to build momentum in a tight Western Conference playoff race, return home after a tough road trip, while the Red Wings continue to struggle with inconsistency. Detroit’s offense has been streaky, and the absence of Lucas Raymond weakens their scoring punch against a Canucks defense anchored by Quinn Hughes. Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller have historically played well against the Wings, and Vancouver’s ability to roll multiple scoring lines gives them an edge. Thatcher Demko’s reliability in net further tilts the matchup in the Canucks’ favor, especially against a Detroit team that has struggled on the road. With Vancouver needing a statement win and Detroit’s offense missing key pieces, the Canucks should cover the spread.

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