Red Wings vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 8

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The Detroit Red Wings (15-11-3) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (11-15-3) at Rogers Arena on Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Red Wings defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in their last outing, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Monday's contest.

Over the past 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 3-6-1 while scoring 29 total goals (seven power-play goals on 39 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 17.9%). They have allowed 35 goals.

Red Wings vs. Canucks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Canucks 4, Red Wings 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+105)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have gone 4-3-7 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 15-11-3.
  • In the nine games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (good for 13 points).
  • In the three games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Detroit has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
  • The Red Wings are 12-3-2 in the 17 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 26 points).
  • In the 14 games when Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-4-1 record (19 points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 7-8-3 (17 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 8-3-0 to record 16 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have an 11-15-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the 11 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
  • This season the Canucks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 15 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (10-3-2).
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-4-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-8-1 (five points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Canucks finished 9-7-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
13th 3.07 Goals Scored 2.86 22nd
28th 3.45 Goals Allowed 3.59 32nd
5th 30.1 Shots 26.5 23rd
11th 26.8 Shots Allowed 29.7 25th
7th 24.47% Power Play % 19.39% 13th
24th 78.21% Penalty Kill % 71.43% 30th

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