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The Vancouver Canucks (7-8) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-6) at Rogers Arena on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks were defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Calgary Flames.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Blue Jackets have gone 6-4-0 in the last 10 contests, putting up 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 18.2%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-104)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have finished 4-0-4 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 7-8.
- In the five games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (good for six points).
- In the three games this season the Canucks recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Vancouver finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals seven times, and are 6-1-0 in those games (to record 12 points).
- In the five games when Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 4-1-0 to register eight points.
- In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-5-0 (10 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 7-6 this season and are 2-0-2 in overtime games.
- In the six games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Columbus failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals seven times and won each of those games.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and won all of those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 4-4-0 (eight points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 3-2-0 to record six points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.67 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 16th |
| 25th | 3.33 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 20th |
| 22nd | 27.1 | Shots | 32.7 | 2nd |
| 24th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 33.2 | 32nd |
| 19th | 19.15% | Power Play % | 16.13% | 24th |
| 31st | 68% | Penalty Kill % | 68.42% | 30th |
Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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