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Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Preview, October 13th 2025
The Canucks return home Monday night looking to get back on track after a rough 3–1 loss to Edmonton. They’ll host the Blues at Rogers Arena, where both teams enter at 1–1–0 and still figuring out their early-season rhythm.
Vancouver struggled to find possession against the Oilers, managing only 15 shots while killing five penalties. Brock Boeser scored again, giving him goals in both games this season, but discipline and puck management were the difference.
The Blues, meanwhile, grabbed momentum with a 4–2 win in Calgary. Jake Neighbours scored twice, playing on an emotional night in front of family and friends. Head coach Jim Montgomery liked the effort but said the team still needs better execution and cleaner second efforts around the puck.
Both teams are physical and defensively sound, which makes this an intriguing early test. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
Line Movement and Odds
Vancouver opened around -135 on the moneyline, with St. Louis listed near +115 and the total at 5.5 goals. The line has held steady since Sunday, showing balanced action on both sides.
The market slightly favors the home team because of Thatcher Demko’s strong form and the Canucks’ defensive metrics at Rogers Arena last season. Public money has leaned toward Vancouver, but sharp bettors have taken small positions on the Blues to bounce back behind solid goaltending depth.
You can track real-time pricing and totals movement on the NHL odds page.
Matchup Breakdown
Vancouver’s outlook
The Canucks come home looking to reset after a tough night in Edmonton. They were outshot 37 to 15 and spent too much time killing penalties, which killed any offensive rhythm. Still, the top line continues to produce. Brock Boeser has scored in both games, and Thatcher Demko’s .944 save percentage has kept Vancouver competitive even when the shot count leans against them.
Coach Adam Foote emphasized puck possession and cleaner exits as keys against St. Louis. Vancouver’s forecheck is usually one of its strengths, but when passes get sloppy, the whole system breaks down. Expect an early push at home to re-establish pressure and avoid the slow start that hurt them Saturday.
St. Louis’ outlook
The Blues looked sharper in Calgary, riding two goals from Jake Neighbours and steady goaltending from Joel Hofer. Their top line with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich generated more consistent zone time, a major improvement from the opener. Defensively, St. Louis blocked 34 shots and logged 69 hits through two games, showing their physical identity remains intact.
Coach Jim Montgomery said emotion carried them against the Flames, but he wants more execution. That means better puck retrievals and cleaner second efforts in front of the net. With Jordan Binnington likely back between the pipes, St. Louis will look to keep this one low-scoring and grind out chances on the forecheck.
Key edge
Vancouver’s goaltending gives them a small edge at home, but the Blues’ depth on the blue line and forecheck pressure can swing momentum quickly. If the Canucks stay out of the box, they’re the better team five-on-five. If penalties pile up again, St. Louis has enough structure to steal one.
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Injuries and Conditions
Vancouver Canucks injury report
No major new injuries were listed on the most recent injury report after Saturday’s game in Edmonton.
Forward Vasily Podkolzin remains out with an upper-body injury but has resumed light skating.
Defenseman Carson Soucy is day-to-day with a minor lower-body issue and will be a game-time decision.
St. Louis Blues injury report
Forward Jakub Vrana remains out with an upper-body injury according to the latest team injury report.
Defenseman Scott Perunovich is day-to-day but practiced in full on Sunday.
Jordan Binnington is healthy and expected to start after resting in Calgary.
Weather will not be a factor since the game is indoors at Rogers Arena.
Best Bets and Prediction
Both teams are still in early-season adjustment mode, but Vancouver’s goaltending gives them the edge. Thatcher Demko has been sharp through two starts, and the Canucks’ defensive zone play improves noticeably when he’s in rhythm. Their main concern is discipline — five penalties against Edmonton completely killed their pace.
St. Louis is coming off a strong road win and looks better defensively with Hofer pushing Binnington. They’re physical, structured, and willing to block shots, but they still struggle generating sustained pressure against quicker teams. If Vancouver controls possession early and avoids special-teams battles, they should take this one at home.
Projected score: Vancouver Canucks 3, St. Louis Blues 2
Best bet: Vancouver moneyline at -135
Secondary lean: Under 5.5 goals in a slower-paced, physical matchup
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