The Calgary Flames picked up a 4-3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, and they’ll look to pick up a second consecutive road win by topping the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Thursday, October 9.
My Flames vs. Canucks predictions and NHL picks expect a low-scoring contest, with Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes showing why he’s a contender for the Norris Trophy in the home opener.
Flames vs Canucks prediction
Flames vs Canucks Best bet: Quinn Hughes Over 2.5 shots on goal (-115)
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes recorded seven shots and 20 attempts across three preseason games after finishing 13th and seventh in per 60-minute rates, respectively, among defensemen last season. He’s also in the 97th percentile for shots on goal among defensemen.
Just as important, Hughes averaged the second-most ice time per game with a monster 25:43 per night while also tilting the ice in his favor with a 55.7 Corsi For percentage and ranking in the 99th percentile of defensemen in offensive zone time.
The Calgary Flames are playing the second leg of a back-to-back road set and were caved in by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Edmonton finished with 35 shots and won the 5-on-5 shot share at 62.9%.
I also value Oil No. 1 defenseman Evan Bouchard finishing with five shots on 10 attempts.
Hughes doesn’t shoot as often as Bouchard, but the Vancouver captain is the quarterback of the No. 1 power-play unit, and he's also going to log huge minutes in an offensively tilted role.
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Calgary only generated 0.97 expected goals at 5-on-5 in its season opener against Edmonton, so I’m not expecting the offensive floodgates to open for the Flames tonight.
The Canucks also ranked 22nd in goals per game and 27th in expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5, so I’m not anticipating Vancouver filling up the net, either.
Turning to Vancouver winger Brock Boeser, he’s set for top-line duty alongside center Elias Pettersson and winger Jake DeBrusk. I’m expecting a rebound in Boeser’s shot volume this season, too.
He finished with two or more shots in 41 of 75 games last year, but his 6.39 shots and 14.14 attempts per 60 minutes were well below his respective 8.44 and 16.12 marks from the prior three campaigns.
Flames vs Canucks SGP
- Under 5.5
- Quinn Hughes Over 2.5 shots on goal
- Brock Boeser Over 1.5 shots on goal
Flames vs Canucks odds
- Moneyline: Flames +170 | Canucks -210
- Puck Line: Flames +1.5 (-140) | Canucks -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+105)
Flames vs Canucks trend
The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Under in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.45 Units / 49% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Flames vs. Canucks.
How to watch Flames vs Canucks
| Location | Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC |
| Date | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Pacific |
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