The Canucks are 1-4 in their past five vs. teams with a winning record.
Things don’t get much easier for the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Friday as they are solid home underdogs on the NHL odds to the surging Colorado Avalanche.
Avalanche vs. Canucks NHL Betting Odds
This wraps up the season series with the Canucks eyeing the three-game sweep. The previous game in Vancouver finished 4-2 as Andrei Kuzmenko scored twice and Collin Delia stopped 29 shots. Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4A) leads the Canucks with four points in the series, while Kuzmenko (2G, 1A), Elias Pettersson (3A), Ilya Mikheyev (1G, 2A) and Ethan Bear (1G, 2A) each have three. Spencer Martin started the game in Denver and allowed three goals in the victory.
Mikko Rantanen (3G) and Artturi Lehkonen (3A) each lead Colorado with three points in the series. Pavel Francouz and Alexander Georgiev each started one in net.
The underdog is 5-2 in the past seven meetings and the over is 4-1-2 in those.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado has found its offence on a three-game winning streak with 17 total goals scored. That the Avalanche won 4-1 in Calgary on Wednesday was even more impressive considering reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, arguably a Top 5 player in the league who also leads the NHL in average time on ice, was out with an undisclosed injury. He was on a six-game point streak prior to the injury and has 43 points overall. Makar is being called day-to-day. Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen each scored twice against Calgary. Rantanen leads the team with 31 goals and 56 points. Alexander Georgiev was in net against the Flames but it’s a timeshare now with Pavel Francouz, who started the previous three. Not clear who may go here.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver lost for the eighth time in 10 games on Wednesday, 5-2 against Tampa Bay even though the Lightning were starting backup Brian Elliott in net. Didn’t much matter as Spencer Martin struggled again, allowing four goals on 10 shots and then getting pulled. Presumably will be Collin Delia here as he didn’t allow a goal on 14 shots in relief (fifth Lightning goal was on an empty net). Rumored trade candidate Bo Horvat had an assist to extend his points streak to nine straight games. Andrei Kuzmenko (18th of season) and Quinn Hughes (fourth) had the goals. On the bright side, the Canucks were 2-for-4 on the power play and outshot Tampa Bay 39-25.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Avalanche vs. Canucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 18 Jan 1:21pm | COL | -1.5 +190 | O +5.5 -122 |
| Closing 21 Jan 3:03am | COL | -1.5 +140 | O +6.5 -130 |
- Regular Season
Avalanche Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
306 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
32 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
89 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
222 |
| Penalty Mins |
70 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
- Regular Season
Canucks Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
306 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
32 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
89 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
222 |
| Penalty Mins |
70 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
Injuries
Evan Rodrigues (C)
Artturi Lehkonen (LW)
Kurtis MacDermid (D)
Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Josh Manson (D)
Kurtis MacDermid (D)
Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Pavel Francouz (G)
Erik Johnson (D)
Evan Rodrigues (C)
Noah Juulsen (D)
Collin Delia (G)
Filip Hronek (D)
J.T. Miller (C)
Ethan Bear (D)
Luke Schenn (D)
Travis Dermott (D)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Curtis Lazar (C)
Luke Schenn (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Evan Rodrigues (C) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 21 / 03 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Rodrigues is going through the concussion protocol, and it remains to be seen when he will return to the lineup. |
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| Artturi Lehkonen (LW) | Late April | Finger - 14 / 03 / 23 | 4-2 | 3-2-1 | + - |
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Lehkonen is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured finger, and he is expected to miss four to six weeks. |
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| Kurtis MacDermid (D) | Prob Mon | Lower Body - 08 / 03 / 23 | 5-5 | 4-5-1 | + - |
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MacDermid has been out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will return against the Blackhawks on Monday. |
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| Valeri Nichushkin (RW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 03 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 6-5-1 | + - |
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Nichushkin is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will dress for Saturday's battle against the Stars. |
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| Josh Manson (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 02 / 03 / 23 | 6-7 | 6-6-1 | + - |
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Manson is idle due to lower-body injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Kurtis MacDermid (D) | Ques Tues | Concussion - 26 / 02 / 23 | 8-7 | 6-7-2 | + - |
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MacDermid has been absent from the last four games while going through the league's concussion protocol, and it remains to be seen if he will be available Tuesday against the Sharks. |
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| Valeri Nichushkin (RW) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 15 / 02 / 23 | 12-8 | 9-9-2 | + - |
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Nichushkin is battling an unknown ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Wednesday's matchup versus the Wild. |
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| Pavel Francouz (G) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 13 / 02 / 23 | 12-8 | 9-9-2 | + - |
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Francouz is idle with a lower-body injury, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established. |
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| Erik Johnson (D) | Early April | Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23 | 12-9 | 9-10-2 | + - |
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Johnson has been designated to the injured reserve list with a broken ankle, and he will remain idle until at least the beginning of April. |
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| Evan Rodrigues (C) | Ques Sat | Face - 09 / 02 / 23 | 13-9 | 9-11-2 | + - |
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Rodrigues was removed from the previous game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will take part in Saturday's clash with the Panthers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Juulsen (D) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 22 / 03 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Juulsen sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Sharks. |
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| Collin Delia (G) | Ques Wed | Illness - 06 / 03 / 23 | 6-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Delia sat out the last contest due to an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Wednesday's showdown with the Ducks. |
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| Filip Hronek (D) | Early April | Upper Body - 01 / 03 / 23 | 8-3 | 5-6 | + - |
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Hronek is idle with an upper-body injury, and he will not return until the early part of April. |
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| J.T. Miller (C) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 23 | 8-4 | 5-7 | + - |
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Miller sat out the previous match with a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain whether he will suit up against the Wild on Thursday. |
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| Ethan Bear (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 25 / 02 / 23 | 9-4 | 5-8 | + - |
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Bear has been designated for the injured reserve list with an upper-body ailment, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Luke Schenn (D) | Out indefinitely | Coach's Decision - 21 / 02 / 23 | 11-4 | 7-8 | + - |
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Schenn is out of the lineup due to trade discussions, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Travis Dermott (D) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 18 / 02 / 23 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Dermott has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an unspecified issue, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | out for season | Ankle - 16 / 02 / 23 | 11-6 | 9-8 | + - |
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Ekman-Larsson has been placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle sprain, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season. |
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| Curtis Lazar (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 16 / 02 / 23 | 11-6 | 9-8 | + - |
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Lazar has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain whether he will return against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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| Luke Schenn (D) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 23 | 14-7 | 13-8 | + - |
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Schenn was held out of the previous game due to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Red Wings on Saturday. |
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COLORADO AVALANCHE
4 -
VANCOUVER CANUCKS
3
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Jan 1:21pm COL -1.5 +190 O +5.5 -122 Closing 21 Jan 3:03am COL -1.5 +140 O +6.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
Avalanche Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 30
Shots 306
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 32
GAA 2.15
Points 89
+ / - 16
Shots 222
Penalty Mins 70
Wins 11
GAA 2.75
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- Regular Season
Canucks Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 30
Shots 306
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 32
GAA 2.15
Points 89
+ / - 16
Shots 222
Penalty Mins 70
Wins 11
GAA 2.75
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Injuries
Evan Rodrigues (C)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 21 / 03 / 23Artturi Lehkonen (LW)
Late April Finger - 14 / 03 / 23Kurtis MacDermid (D)
Prob Mon Lower Body - 08 / 03 / 23Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Ques Sat Illness - 03 / 03 / 23Josh Manson (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 03 / 23Kurtis MacDermid (D)
Ques Tues Concussion - 26 / 02 / 23Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 15 / 02 / 23Pavel Francouz (G)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 13 / 02 / 23Erik Johnson (D)
Early April Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23Evan Rodrigues (C)
Ques Sat Face - 09 / 02 / 23Noah Juulsen (D)
Ques Thurs Lower Body - 22 / 03 / 23Collin Delia (G)
Ques Wed Illness - 06 / 03 / 23Filip Hronek (D)
Early April Upper Body - 01 / 03 / 23J.T. Miller (C)
Ques Thurs Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 23Ethan Bear (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 02 / 23Luke Schenn (D)
Out indefinitely Coach's Decision - 21 / 02 / 23Travis Dermott (D)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 18 / 02 / 23Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
out for season Ankle - 16 / 02 / 23Curtis Lazar (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 16 / 02 / 23Luke Schenn (D)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Rodrigues (C) Out indefinitely Concussion - 21 / 03 / 23 2-1 1-1-1 + - Rodrigues is going through the concussion protocol, and it remains to be seen when he will return to the lineup.
Artturi Lehkonen (LW) Late April Finger - 14 / 03 / 23 4-2 3-2-1 + - Lehkonen is idle after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured finger, and he is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Kurtis MacDermid (D) Prob Mon Lower Body - 08 / 03 / 23 5-5 4-5-1 + - MacDermid has been out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will return against the Blackhawks on Monday.
Valeri Nichushkin (RW) Ques Sat Illness - 03 / 03 / 23 5-7 6-5-1 + - Nichushkin is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will dress for Saturday's battle against the Stars.
Josh Manson (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 03 / 23 6-7 6-6-1 + - Manson is idle due to lower-body injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Kurtis MacDermid (D) Ques Tues Concussion - 26 / 02 / 23 8-7 6-7-2 + - MacDermid has been absent from the last four games while going through the league's concussion protocol, and it remains to be seen if he will be available Tuesday against the Sharks.
Valeri Nichushkin (RW) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 15 / 02 / 23 12-8 9-9-2 + - Nichushkin is battling an unknown ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Wednesday's matchup versus the Wild.
Pavel Francouz (G) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 13 / 02 / 23 12-8 9-9-2 + - Francouz is idle with a lower-body injury, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
Erik Johnson (D) Early April Ankle - 11 / 02 / 23 12-9 9-10-2 + - Johnson has been designated to the injured reserve list with a broken ankle, and he will remain idle until at least the beginning of April.
Evan Rodrigues (C) Ques Sat Face - 09 / 02 / 23 13-9 9-11-2 + - Rodrigues was removed from the previous game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will take part in Saturday's clash with the Panthers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Noah Juulsen (D) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 22 / 03 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Juulsen sat out the last game with a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Sharks.
Collin Delia (G) Ques Wed Illness - 06 / 03 / 23 6-3 4-5 + - Delia sat out the last contest due to an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Wednesday's showdown with the Ducks.
Filip Hronek (D) Early April Upper Body - 01 / 03 / 23 8-3 5-6 + - Hronek is idle with an upper-body injury, and he will not return until the early part of April.
J.T. Miller (C) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 27 / 02 / 23 8-4 5-7 + - Miller sat out the previous match with a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain whether he will suit up against the Wild on Thursday.
Ethan Bear (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 02 / 23 9-4 5-8 + - Bear has been designated for the injured reserve list with an upper-body ailment, and he will miss an extended period.
Luke Schenn (D) Out indefinitely Coach's Decision - 21 / 02 / 23 11-4 7-8 + - Schenn is out of the lineup due to trade discussions, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Travis Dermott (D) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 18 / 02 / 23 11-5 8-8 + - Dermott has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an unspecified issue, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) out for season Ankle - 16 / 02 / 23 11-6 9-8 + - Ekman-Larsson has been placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle sprain, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
Curtis Lazar (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 16 / 02 / 23 11-6 9-8 + - Lazar has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a lower-body injury, and it is uncertain whether he will return against the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Luke Schenn (D) Ques Sat Upper Body - 09 / 02 / 23 14-7 13-8 + - Schenn was held out of the previous game due to an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Red Wings on Saturday.