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The Philadelphia Flyers go on the road to play the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The puck-drop is set for 10 p.m. ET.
Philadelphia is set for its season opener, while Vancouver is coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Flyers vs. Canucks: Head-to-head and key numbers
- Philadelphia is 80-36-13-2 all-time against Vancouver.
- The Flyers averaged 2.8 goals per game last season.
- The Canucks averaged 3.4 goals per game last season.
- Philadelphia allowed 3.14 goals per game last season.
- Vancouver allowed 2.69 goals per game last season.
Flyers vs. Canucks: Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers will open their 2024-25 NHL season on the road against Vancouver. Philadelphia had an epic collapse to end last season and miss the playoffs.
The Flyers had a relatively quiet offseason, but they do have rookies Matvei Michkov and recent first-round pick Jett Luchanko in the lineup.
Meanwhile, Vancouver is coming off a disappointing 6-5 OT loss to Calgary. The Canucks led 4-1 after the first period and fell apart as goalie Arturs Silovs struggled, which is a concern going forward, especially with Thatcher Demko injured. But Vancouver should turn to veteran goalie Kevin Lankinen on Friday night.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vancouver Canucks: Odds & Prediction
Philadelphia is a +150 underdog while Vancouver is a -180 favorite, with the over/under set at 6.5 goals and the under juiced to -120.
The Flyers will open their season on the road in Vancouver, and this is a tough spot for Philadelphia. The Canucks had a huge collapse in their home opener, and Vancouver will look to get that bad taste out of its mouth here.
Lankinen should also be much better in net than Silovas was, as the Canucks offense is still one of the best in the best NHL.
Vancouver should get out to an early lead as it did against Calgary, as Phildelphia's goaltending is a concern. But this time with Lankinen in net, the Canucks will hold onto their lead and pick up their first win of the season.
Prediction: Canucks 4, Flyers 2.
Flyers vs. Canucks: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Canucks ML (-180)
Tip 2: Under 6.5 goals (-120)
Tip 3: Conor Garland over 0.5 points (+110)
Tip 4: Jake DeBrusk over 0.5 points (-140)
