The last team the 2-8 Canucks beat at home was the Avalanche. Since then, the Avs have gone 4-2, and scored a ton of goals, especially in their last three games (17). They are a solid road team and face a Canucks group that is struggling on and off the ice. Considering their make-up, the Avs are surprisingly poor on offense this year, averaging just 3.1 goals a game, but they appear to be waking up lately. They do have a better power play, and are a top ten defense. The Canucks can put the puck in the net (3.4 goals/game), but their defense is a woeful 31st ranked, and they have the worst PK in the league. It is hard to tell which net-minder will start for Vancouver, but both are usually exposed by poor defensive play.

The Canucks have historically played well vs the Avs and have won both games so far this season. Today's best bet is the Over, considering the Avalanches' recent scoring blitz and the Canucks' dependably poor defense and potent offense.