Vancouver at Minnesota

Vancouver knows how to win on the road. The Canucks have a winning away record for the fifth straight season. Vancouver has a 48-31-10 road record over the last three seasons, marking a 61 percent winning percentage. The Canucks defeated the Blues in St Louis, 4-3, in a shootout as a $1.52 underdog this past Thursday. Vancouver accomplished this despite missing several players. The Canucks should get back Brock Boeser, their second-leading scorer, for today's game. Vancouver is catching Minnesota at a perfect time. The Wild have lost a season-worst five straight games, being outscored, 24-12, during this span. Minnesota has lost its last four games, all at home, falling to the Penguins, Jets, Sharks, and Mammoth. The Wild rank 25th in scoring, and their defensive numbers are even worse: 29th in goals allowed, 25th in shots allowed, and 31st in penalty kills. Thatcher Demko is projected to be in the net for Vancouver. He is by far Vancouver's best goalie. Minnesota is 1-5 as a favorite this season. Excellent value for Vancouver. Take the Canucks.