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Match Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks |
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Blue Jackets Rec | 7-6-0 |
| Canucks Rec | 7-8-0 |
| Moneyline | Canucks -118 / Blue Jackets -101 |
| Puck Line | Canucks -1.5 (+202) / Jackets +1.5 (-254) |
| Total | 6.0 (O -121 / U -101) |
For live numbers and splits, check the NHL board on the NHL scores and odds page.
Line and Odds Movement
Market has Vancouver as a slight home favorite despite form concerns, rooted in home ice, shot volume, and perceived offensive ceiling. Columbus near even money reflects respect for their recent play-driving and defensive structure. Total at 6.0 prices in both teams’ chance generation and Vancouver’s penalty-kill issues, with modest tilt toward the over.
Matchup Breakdown
This game is less about names on the Norris ballot and more about which team cleans up details first.
Vancouver has alternated wins and losses and is coming off a 5-2 defeat to Chicago where breakdowns and a poor penalty kill were exposed again. Quinn Hughes remains the primary driver of exits and entries, and the addition of a heating-up Evander Kane gives them a heavier scoring option. The Canucks generate enough looks; conversion and special-teams discipline are the problems.
Columbus leans on Zach Werenski to stabilize the back end and transition a group that has shown strong shot volume and structure for stretches. Offensively, Kirill Marchenko’s six-game point streak and the heavy line with Voronkov provide a consistent threat. If Sean Monahan plays, their top six is more balanced; if not, usage spikes on young pieces and matchup pressure increases.
Key edges favor Vancouver in offensive upside at home and Columbus in recent defensive commitment. Vancouver’s failing penalty kill and Columbus’ ability to funnel pucks to the net make special teams and netfront battles decisive.
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Injury Reports
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Gudbranson (D) | Out | Upper body |
| Luca Marrelli (D) | Out | Shoulder |
| Denton Mateychuk (D) | Questionable | Undisclosed |
| Sean Monahan (C) | Questionable | Undisclosed |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger (C) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Guillaume Brisebois (D) | Out | Lower body |
| Filip Chytil (C) | Out | Upper body |
| Derek Forbort (D) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Nils Hoglander (LW) | Out | Lower body |
| Jonathan Lekkerimaki (RW) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Victor Mancini (D) | Out | Undisclosed |
| Jett Woo (D) | Out | Upper body |
Monahan’s status is a major factor for Columbus’ top line and power play.
Columbus Blue Jackets Recent performance
Columbus sits 7-6-0 and has shown they can control shot volume and compete physically. The 5-1 loss in Calgary was more about missed chances and early mistakes than structural collapse, with 43 shots generated. Their recent run includes strong defensive stretches and a disciplined approach, but slow starts and chasing from behind have appeared too often.
Vancouver Canucks Recent performance
Vancouver’s 7-8-0 mark is defined by inconsistency. They created 45 shots against Chicago but were punished for coverage issues and a vulnerable penalty kill. Hughes continues to drive play, and Kane’s surge adds finish, but lapses in their own zone and special teams bleed value.
At Rogers Arena, they still have the tools to tilt ice, but they need smarter management when games tighten in the third period.
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Betting Insights and Trends
Columbus has been reliable to keep games close as an underdog and trends under in many of their contests, tied to structured play and goaltending.
Vancouver has leaned over due to high-event scripts: strong chance creation paired with leaky penalty killing and breakdowns.
This matchup aligns with a competitive, chance-heavy environment: Columbus’ shot volume against Vancouver’s issues killing penalties and Vancouver’s top-end skill pressing against a Jackets blue line missing pieces.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Side lean: Vancouver Canucks moneyline.
Home ice, shooting volume, and offensive weapons give Vancouver a slight but real edge, especially if they avoid early penalties and stabilize defensively. Columbus is live at this price, but Vancouver’s ceiling is higher in this specific spot.
Total lean: Over 6.0.
Both teams generate shots, Vancouver’s PK is a liability, and Columbus can exploit it. Vancouver has enough talent to respond. A 4-3 style outcome is more likely than a tight 2-1.
Projected score: Canucks 4, Blue Jackets 3.
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