Red Wings vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The Detroit Red Wings (3-3-3) visit the Vancouver Canucks (2-8-1, losers of eight straight) at Rogers Arena. The matchup on Thursday, Oct. 22 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.

Red Wings vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+139)
• Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a 3-3-3 record overall, with a 1-3-4 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Detroit is 1-1-1 (three points) in its three games decided by one goal.
• Detroit finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
• The Red Wings have scored at least three goals five times, and are 2-1-2 in those games (to record six points).
• In the three games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 1-2-0 to record two points.
• In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 2-3-0 (four points).
• The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-0-2 to record four points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a 2-8-1 record this season and are 1-1-2 in contests that have required overtime.
• Vancouver has earned three points (1-2-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Vancouver has one point (0-5-1) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Canucks have scored more than two goals in four games, earning four points from those contests.
• Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned three points in those games.

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Red Wings vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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