Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) will take on the Nashville Predators (29-27-8) on Thursday.

The Nashville Predators went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-2 win over the Kraken in the last game they played. Nashville recorded 7 penalty minutes for this matchup. The Predators played really well in the win. Furthermore, they had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to score. In the matchup, they scored on 4 out of the 27 shots they tried.

Nashville Predators opponents have tallied 191 power play opportunities (13th in the league) and have notched 37 goals in those attempts. The Predators have had 1,876 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .884. Nashville has attempted 1,818 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.3%. While playing at even strength, the Predators have allowed 181 goals while notching 145 as an offensive unit. Nashville has compiled 188 power play opportunities and they have scored 43 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 22.87%. For the season, they have accumulated 66 points and their points percentage comes in at .516. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Nashville Predators have tallied 188 goals (22nd in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 218.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Juuse Saros. Opponents have scored 1,193 goals versus Saros in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.71. Saros has been in goal for 457 matchups during his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .912 in his 21,741 mins on the ice. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 225-169-44 and was named the starter in 440 games. For his professional hockey career, Saros has accrued 254 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .577. Saros has had 13,564 shots against him and he has 12,371 total saves.

In their last game, Vancouver went up against the Senators in a game where the Canucks took the defeat by a mark of 2-0. They had 3 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks scored 0 goals of the 16 shots on goal they pursued.

The Canucks have tallied 126 goals at even strength and 35 goals (20th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Vancouver has attempted 1,680 shots (23rd in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.58%, while allowing their opponents 1,913 shots. Over the course of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have tallied 161 goals, 46 points, as well as a points percentage of .359. They have granted a total of 236 goals to be scored by of a combination of 181 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 192 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 18.23%. They have a penalty kill rate of 70.90% on their opponents 189 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 87.7%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen between the pipes. Teams are averaging 3.12 goals per game and he has allowed 571 goals altogether. Lankinen's quality start rate is 50.3% and he has 92 quality starts in his pro career. He has made the start in 183 games and his ice time sits at 8,721 minutes. Lankinen has accumulated a lifetime record of 77-79-27 and has participated in 199 games. He has recorded 5,110 saves out of 5,681 shots taken, giving him a save % of .899.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vancouver

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