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Match Facts
The Avalanche enter Rogers Arena on a 4-0-2 stretch and lead the NHL with 23 points from a 9–1–5 record. Nathan MacKinnon carries an eight-game point streak with 14 total points, while Cale Makar’s road point streak reached nine games after Colorado’s 9–1 rout of Edmonton. Vancouver edged Columbus 4–3 Saturday for its fourth win in seven games, getting a late Brock Boeser goal to close out its homestand. Puck drop is 10:00 PM on ESPN+. For prep and pricing, use expert breakdowns on the NHL picks hub, rosters via the NHL teams index, live lines on the NHL odds board, and betting frameworks in the NHL betting guide.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| Date and time | Sunday, November 9, 2025, 10:00 PM |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Current form | Avalanche W2, 9–1–5 overall; Canucks 4–3 in last 7 |
| Recent meeting note | Vancouver 3–1–1 vs Colorado in last five matchups |
| Team | Record | Division rank | Conference rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | 9–1–5 | 1st Central | 1st West |
| Canucks | 7–8–0 | 7th Pacific | 13th West |
Line and Odds
Market prices show Colorado -174 and Vancouver +143, puck line Avalanche -1.5 (+142) and Canucks +1.5 (-175). The total sits at 6.0 (over -118, under -105). The Avalanche’s status as a road favorite reflects elite shot generation, special-teams balance, and stability in net. Vancouver’s home price appeals to contrarian bettors banking on altitude hangovers and back-to-back fatigue for Colorado. Early handle favors the Avalanche straight and overs for pace-based reasons. If markets climb toward -180 or more, sharp buyback on Vancouver may appear. Totals traders focus on goaltending designations; any rest for Alexandar Georgiev raises variance, while Demko’s continued absence pushes toward higher combined scoring. Track changes through the NHL odds board near warmups.
Movement Matchup
Colorado’s core tempo centers on MacKinnon’s rush generation and Makar’s activation. The Avs spread ice through width and drop passes that create east-west seams. Vancouver’s counter is board strength and slot collapse. If the Canucks maintain low-slot layers and keep sticks in passing lanes, they can absorb volume without collapse. Transition speed decides the total: clean breakouts yield stretch chances for Boeser and DeBrusk, but failed exits feed Makar and Devon Toews’ blue-line cycle. The Avalanche win condition is territorial dominance; the Canucks’ route is opportunism through counterpunching and converting limited high-danger looks.
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Injury Reports
Avalanche
| Player | Status | Injury | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Brindley (RW) | Probable | Upper body | Depth scoring; available barring setback |
| Samuel Girard (D) | Out | Upper body | Lowers puck-moving depth; increases Makar minutes |
| Joel Kiviranta (LW) | Out | Lower body | Energy winger; PK usage missed |
| Jacob MacDonald (D) | Out | Hip | Depth defender out; minimal slot rotation |
| Logan O’Connor (RW) | Out | Hip | Forecheck pressure loss on third line |
| Nikita Prishchepov (C) | Out | Personal | Minor depth absence |
Canucks
| Player | Status | Injury | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko (G) | Out | Undisclosed | Starting goalie unavailable; major impact on totals |
| Teddy Blueger (C) | Out | Undisclosed | Faceoff and PK presence lost |
| Filip Chytil (C) | Out | Upper body | Secondary scoring reduction |
| Derek Forbort (D) | Out | Undisclosed | Shot-blocking depth absent |
| Guillaume Brisebois (D) | Out | Lower body | Blue-line depth thin |
| Nils Hoglander (LW) | Out | Lower body | Middle-six energy loss |
| Jonathan Lekkerimaki (RW) | Out | Undisclosed | Rookie depth winger sidelined |
| Victor Mancini (D) | Out | Undisclosed | Depth defense out |
| Jett Woo (D) | Out | Upper body | Physicality reduced on third pair |
Avalanche Recent Performance
Colorado’s 9–1 demolition of Edmonton underscored balance—12 different scorers and 8 multi-point players. MacKinnon and Makar remain the league’s most efficient tandem in pace-adjusted expected goals creation. The Avalanche average over 34 shots per game with a +1.6 goal differential and top-five special teams metrics. Their system’s risk is defensive fatigue if they overextend support in the offensive zone; against faster transition teams, slot coverage can waver. But with production across four lines, Jared Bednar can roll matchups and sustain pressure deep into games.
Canucks Recent Performance
Vancouver closed out Columbus 4–3 thanks to Boeser’s late strike. Boeser now owns seven points in his last seven outings, reestablishing finishing rhythm. The Canucks’ offense operates best off recovered pucks below the dots, and Adam Foote’s group has improved in physical battles. However, inconsistent goaltending without Demko and lingering blue-line injuries make sustained suppression difficult. If they can convert early power plays and win the neutral-zone forecheck battle, they can create a shootout scenario that keeps the moneyline live into the third period.
Betting Insights and Trends
Colorado is 8–1 straight up in its last nine games and 6–4 on the puck line in its last ten. Vancouver has failed to cover in three straight and sits winless in five head-to-heads where they’ve been outshot by 10+. The Avalanche have hit the under in eight of nine games, suggesting control tempo, but Vancouver’s defense instability has driven four overs in the last five. Market equilibrium between Colorado’s structure and Vancouver’s volatility makes derivative plays—first period over 1.5 or Avalanche team total over 3.5—popular for sharper splits. For divisional and conference futures, review the NHL Pacific Division outlook and Stanley Cup odds projections.
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Best Pick
Colorado Avalanche moneyline (-174).
The rationale is elite top-line play, depth scoring, and stable systems versus a depleted Vancouver defense and backup goaltending. Colorado’s forecheck should sustain zone time and create multi-goal swings in the second period. If price drifts to -180 or higher, splitting with regulation-only exposure offers value using the NHL odds board.
Projection
Avalanche 4, Canucks 3.
Expect Vancouver to push pace early, but Colorado’s second-line pressure and MacKinnon’s surge settle momentum late. Special teams production from Makar’s unit provides separation; Vancouver’s push narrows margin inside the final five minutes.
Handicapper Section
Before lineup lock, confirm goaltenders and line combinations on the live NHL odds board. For derivatives, Avalanche team total overs and first-period plays hold better risk-to-reward than a steep puck line. Reference analytical previews on the NHL picks hub and reinforce position sizing principles from the NHL betting guide to keep variance exposure controlled.
