Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

The Vancouver Canucks (17-31-5) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) at Rogers Arena on Saturday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a rough game after their 7-4 defeat against the Sabres their last time out. Toronto accrued 4 penalty mins in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with the advantage but weren't able to score. The Maple Leafs had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the loss. In the outing, they tallied a score on 4 of the 23 shots they tried.

Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have tallied 137 power play tries (30th in professional hockey) and have scored 23 goals in those chances. The Maple Leafs have had 1,685 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .892. Toronto has tried 1,436 shots and has a shot percentage of 12.1%. When at even strength, the Maple Leafs have conceded 159 goals while getting 152 when they are on offense. Toronto comes into tonight with 128 power play chances and they have tallied 22 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 17.19%. For the season, they have recorded 57 points and their points percentage is .538. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tallied 174 goals (9th in hockey) this season and have given up 182.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Joseph Woll. Opponents have been able to score 274 goals against Woll in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.80. Woll has taken the ice for 101 matchups during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .909 for his 4,188 mins between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 59-34-6 and he has started in 98 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Woll has earned 60 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .612. Woll has seen 3,024 shots against him and has accrued 2,750 saves.

Their last time out, Vancouver went up against the Sharks in an outing where the Canucks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 5-2. They had 4 power play chances in this game and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Canucks notched 2 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canucks have earned 105 goals at even strength and 32 goals (16th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Vancouver has tried 1,430 shots (21st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.58%, while allowing the other team 1,582 shots. On the season, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 137 goals, 39 points, and a points percentage of .368. They have permitted 195 goals to be scored by way of 146 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 168 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 19.05%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 70.12% on the other teams 164 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 87.7%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen patrolling the crease. He has compiled 4,976 saves out of 5,524 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .901. Lankinen has a lifetime mark of 77-75-26 and has been in goal for 192 games. He got the starting nod in 177 contests and has played 8,707 minutes. Lankinen's quality start rate comes out to 50.8% and he has 90 quality starts in his hockey career. The opposition is averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has yielded 548 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vancouver

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