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Vancouver Canucks vs. Utah Hockey Club: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 18, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 18, 2024 7:18 AM
The Vancouver Canucks, currently sitting atop the standings with 37 points, will face off against the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center on Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2024 at 10:00 PM. The Canucks have dominated on the road this season, boasting a 10-2-1 record, while the Utah Hockey Club has a 4-5-3 home record. Expect a thrilling matchup as the Canucks look to continue their winning streak.
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Hockey Club

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Canucks vs Hockey Club statistics

Stat Canucks Hockey Club
Goals For per Game 3.20 3.03
Goals Against per Game 3.07 2.90
Shots per Game 26.2 27.2
Shots Against per Game 28.5 28.2
Power Play Goals 20 18
Power Play Goals Against 18 23
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 265 337
Power Play Percentage 23.3 21.2
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.4 78.5

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/14/24 @ San Jose Sharks W 4-3
12/12/24 @ Colorado Avalanche W 4-1
12/10/24 vs Minnesota Wild L 5-4 SO
12/8/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 4-2
12/7/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 5-2

Vancouver Canucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/16/24 vs Colorado Avalanche W 3-1
12/14/24 vs Boston Bruins L 5-1
12/12/24 vs Florida Panthers W 4-0
12/10/24 vs St. Louis Blues L 4-3 OT
12/8/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 4-2

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Robert Bortuzzo (D): Out
  • Tij Iginla (C): Out
  • Maveric Lamoureux (D): Injured Reserve
  • Connor Ingram (G): Injured Reserve
  • Michael Kesselring (D): Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks injuries

  • Derek Forbort (D): Day-To-Day
  • Kevin Lankinen (G): Day-To-Day
  • J.T. Miller (C): Injured Reserve
  • Thatcher Demko (G): Injured Reserve
  • Filip Hronek (D): Injured Reserve

Canucks vs Hockey Club game info

Type Info
Venue Delta Center
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Puck drop Wed 10:00 PM

Canucks vs Hockey Club predictions

As the Vancouver Canucks gear up for their face-off against the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center, all eyes are likely to be on Quinn Hughes, whose impressive assist tally stands at 28 for the season. Given his knack for setting up plays, we can expect Hughes to be a crucial playmaker in this matchup. Additionally, Jake DeBrusk, with his team-leading 14 goals, is bound to be a key threat on the ice. If DeBrusk continues with his current form, we might just see him sneaking a few past the goalie tonight. Their overall road record of 10-2-1 this season speaks volumes, suggesting that playing away from home isn’t much of a bother for them.

Switching gears to the Utah Hockey Club, Dylan Guenther seems poised to add to his impressive 13 goals. He's shown he can be dangerous around the net, and with Logan Cooley dishing out assists —19 so far— the synergy between these two could really light the lamp in this high-stakes game. Utah might have had a few stumbles at home, with a 4-5-3 record, but these key players have the potential to turn the tide, riding on the energy of their leading scorers to make crucial plays.

Given the current forms and performances, predicting a winner in this electrifying setup is tricky, yet leaning towards Vancouver Canucks might not be too far-fetched. Their robust road record, coupled with integral performances from DeBrusk and Hughes, provides them a slight edge. However, don't discount Utah, who will make use of home advantage and their top scorers' knack for finding the back of the net. It’s going to be tight, but the Canucks’ road dominance might just carry them through in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. What do you think, could we be in for any surprises tonight?

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