Vancouver Canucks Look to Rebound Against Philadelphia Flyers with Kevin Lankinen in Goal
The Philadelphia Flyers will begin their 2024-25 NHL season on October 11 against the Vancouver Canucks, who will be playing their second game of the season after a loss to
Game outlook
The Philadelphia Flyers will begin their 2024-25 NHL season on October 11 against the Vancouver Canucks, who will be playing their second game of the season after a loss to the Calgary Flames. Vancouver is currently the betting favorite with a line of -162 that has not shifted. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Flyers +140 | Canucks -162
Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-176) | Canucks -1.5 (+148)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 62%.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers will start their 2024-25 NHL season on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. During the offseason, the team bought out Cam Atkinson and signed Erik Johnson. They have also added rookies Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko to their lineup. Last season, the Flyers struggled offensively, averaging 2.8 goals per game, while allowing 3.14 goals per game. This season, they will start with goalies Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov, both young and unproven. The team currently has a power ranking of 29, with a ranking of 0 in offense and defense, and has yet to play a game this season.
Vancouver Canucks Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks suffered a tough 6-5 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames, despite initially leading 4-1 after the first period. In the loss, Brock Boeser scored two goals, JT Miller had a goal and an assist, and Arturs Silovs made 20 saves on 26 shots. During the offseason, the Canucks added several new players to their roster. Starting goalie Thatcher Demko is currently injured, so Silovs and Kevin Lankien are filling in. Last season, Vancouver averaged 3.4 goals per game while allowing 2.69 goals per game. Currently, the Canucks have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked 7th in offense, scoring an average of 5.00 goals per game. They are ranked 17th in defense, giving up an average of 6.00 points per game, and have an overall record of 0-0-1. Philadelphia has won 1 out of their last 3 matchups against Vancouver.