The Vancouver Canucks head to PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, October 21, and the two teams are both off to solid 4-2 starts.
My top Canucks vs. Penguins predictions and NHL picks are headlined by Pittsburgh winger Rickard Rakell.
Want to make sure Covers shows up often in your Google search results and Discover feed?
Simply click here and add Covers as one of your "source preferences".
Canucks vs Penguins prediction
Canucks vs Penguins Best bet: Rickard Rakell Over 2.5 shots on goal (+120)
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell recorded four shots on opening night, but has only hit the net on eight of 24 attempts (33.3%) across five games since.
The volume and go-to role on the No. 1 line and top power-play unit are there, and the veteran winger also converted 63.2% of his attempts into shots last season.
This is also a plus-matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, and especially on home ice with Penguins head coach Dan Muse having the last-change advantage.
Vancouver has surrendered the sixth-most shots per game (31.0) and ranks 30th in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5.
Statistical correction kicks in for Rakell at PPG Paints Arena tonight.
Canucks vs Penguins same-game parlay
The Canucks have received otherworldly goaltending from Thatcher Demko to the tune of a .922 save percentage and 2.28 GAA with 7.79 goals saved above expected through four starts. He’ll keep Vancouver in the game tonight.
I also expect the captains to leave their mark on the game sheet.
Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes and Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby each have four helpers through six games, and both jump the boards with their respective No. 1 power-play units.
Canucks vs Penguins SGP
- Canucks +1.5
- Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists
- Sidney Crosby Over 0.5 assists
Canucks vs Penguins odds
- Moneyline: Canucks -105 | Penguins -115
- Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (-260) | Penguins -1.5 (+210)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)
Canucks vs Penguins trend
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Over in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+6.95 Units / 15% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canucks vs. Penguins.
How to watch Canucks vs Penguins
| Location | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Date | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet Pacific, SportsNet - Pittsburgh |
Canucks vs Penguins latest injuries
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
