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St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 10, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 10, 2024 8:46 PM
The Vancouver Canucks, sitting with a 14-8-4 record, are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues, who enter with a 13-13-2 record, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 PM at Rogers Arena. The Canucks look to capitalize on their Pacific Division standing, while the Blues aim to make a statement in the Central Division. This Western Conference matchup promises to be an exciting showdown.
St. Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks

Current Odds

STL
VAN
Over
5.5
-106
Under
5.5
+100
STL
+1.5
-164
VAN
-1.5
+153
STL
ML
+150
VAN
ML
-164

Blues vs Canucks statistics

Stat Blues Canucks
Goals For per Game 2.57 3.27
Goals Against per Game 3.11 3.15
Shots per Game 26.9 26.8
Shots Against per Game 29.2 28.5
Power Play Goals 11 18
Power Play Goals Against 16 16
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 208 235
Power Play Percentage 16.9 23.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.1 80.0

Vancouver Canucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/8/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 4-2
12/6/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2
12/3/24 @ Minnesota Wild L 3-2 OT
12/1/24 @ Detroit Red Wings W 5-4 OT
11/29/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 4-3 OT

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/7/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-2
12/5/24 @ Calgary Flames W 4-3 OT
12/3/24 @ Winnipeg Jets W 4-1
11/30/24 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 3-2 OT
11/27/24 @ New Jersey Devils W 3-0

Vancouver Canucks injuries

  • Thatcher Demko (G): Injured Reserve
  • Filip Hronek (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brock Boeser (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Conor Garland (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Dakota Joshua (C): Injured Reserve

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Justin Faulk (D): Day-To-Day
  • Pavel Buchnevich (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Leddy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Philip Broberg (D): Injured Reserve
  • Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D): Out

Blues vs Canucks game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Arena
Location Vancouver, BC
Puck drop Tue 10:00 PM

Blues vs Canucks predictions

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to face the Vancouver Canucks, all eyes might be on Jordan Kyrou, who has been leading the charge with his standout performances. With 9 goals and 14 assists so far this season, Kyrou's agility and sharp shooting skills are likely to add some serious firepower for the Blues. Given the pressure of this Western Conference clash, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him stepping up his game, possibly notching a goal or aiding crucial plays. The team will definitely need his offensive prowess firing on all cylinders if they hope to take the upper hand in this matchup.

Switching over to the Vancouver Canucks, Quinn Hughes and Jake DeBrusk have been key assets, turning the ice in their favor game after game. Hughes, with an impressive 25 assists, could be the playmaker the Canucks rely on to dissect the Blues' defense. Meanwhile, DeBrusk’s ability to find the back of the net, reflected in his 12 goals this season, suggests he might just be the difference-maker. The synergy between Hughes’ vision on the ice and DeBrusk’s finishing touch could truly light up the scoreboard for Vancouver in this critical conference game.

Given the current form and the dynamics at play, Vancouver seems to have the edge, especially playing at Rogers Arena. Their slightly better overall record and the combination of Hughes’ game-making and DeBrusk’s goal-scoring abilities make them formidable opponents at home. While the Blues are certainly capable of pulling off an upset with stellar performances from players like Kyrou, the Canucks, with their strategic play and offensive threats, might just have what it takes to clinch this one. What do you think? Will Hughes and DeBrusk carry the day, or will Kyrou’s efforts tip the scales in favor of St. Louis?

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