Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 10/20/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Sportsnet Pacific

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-278) Canucks (+225)

Rogers Arena is the site where the Vancouver Canucks (2-7-1) will attempt to beat the Carolina Hurricanes (7-2-1) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Hurricanes at -278 and the Canucks are coming in at +225. The over/under is 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss against the Flames in their previous contest . Carolina amassed 8 mins in the box for this game. The Hurricanes didn't have a great showing offensively in the loss. They also had 2 power play tries but didn't net one. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 36 shots they attempted.

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In relation to scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 36 goals (3rd in the NHL) on the campaign and have conceded 24. For the season, they have recorded 15 points and their points percentage is .750. Carolina has accumulated 39 power play chances and they have added 10 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 25.64%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 21 goals while earning 26 when they are on offense. Carolina has tried 331 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.9%. The Hurricanes have had 229 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .895. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have recorded 35 power play tries (3rd in the NHL) and have notched 3 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Brandon Bussi. Bussi has taken the ice for 44 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has compiled a record of 33-8-3 and he has gotten the start in 44 games. The opposition has notched 112 goals against Bussi in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.55. Bussi has seen 1,039 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 928 saves. His save percentage is at .893 in his 111 mins between the pipes. In his career, Bussi has 25 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .568.

In their last game, Vancouver faced off against the Lightning in an outing where the Canucks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 4-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing and netted 1 out of those attempts. The Canucks scored 2 goals of the 14 shots on goal they were seeking.

Vancouver has taken 211 shots (21st in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 14.22%, while allowing the other team 327 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 58.06% on their opponents 31 power play chances, and their save percentage is 86.2%. They have a total of 30 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.00%. The Canucks are sitting with 24 goals at even strength and 6 goals (17th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 45 goals to be scored by of a combination of 32 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 30 goals, 5 points, as well as a points percentage of .250.

Across the rink you are going to see Leevi Merilainen in net. Opponents are averaging 2.89 goals/game and he has surrendered 104 goals altogether. Merilainen's percentage of quality starts comes in at 50.0% and he has 18 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 36 games and his ice time sits at 88 minutes. Merilainen is sitting with a career mark of 17-15-4 and has participated in 40 games. He has racked up 858 stops out of 962 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .892.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Vancouver (+225)

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