Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/6/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) will take on the Vancouver Canucks (18-36-7) on Friday.

The Vancouver Canucks were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes their last time out. Vancouver amassed 8 penalty minutes in this outing. The Canucks had a solid offensive outing in the loss. Moreover, they had 4 power play chances and scored 2 goals. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 22 shots they put on net.

Vancouver Canucks opponents have earned 180 power play opportunities (14th in professional hockey) and have come away with 54 goals in those chances. The Canucks have had 1,830 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .875. Vancouver has tried 1,619 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.5%. At even strength, the Canucks let the opposition score 174 goals while notching 119 of their own. Vancouver has accounted for 185 power play chances and they have scored 34 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 18.38%. For the current season, they have scored 43 points and their points percentage is sitting at .352. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 153 goals (30th in hockey) for the season and have conceded 228.

The player between the pipes for this game is Nikita Tolopilo. Throughout his time in hockey, Tolopilo has tallied 5 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .500. He has a save percentage of .899 for his 133 minutes guarding the cage. Tolopilo has seen 378 shot attempts against him and he has 340 total saves. Opponents have scored 38 goals versus Tolopilo in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.80. He has earned an overall record of 4-6-2 and got the start in 10 games. Tolopilo has been in net for 14 matchups throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Chicago played the Jets in a game where the Blackhawks took the defeat by a score of 3-2. The Blackhawks recorded 2 goals of the 20 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup and netted 1 out of those chances.

Chicago has put up 1,495 shots (32nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.70%, while allowing the opposition 1,795 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 85.87% on their oppositions 184 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.4%. They have earned 178 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 19.66%. The Blackhawks have earned 125 goals at even strength and 35 goals (17th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 190 goals to be scored by of a combination of 164 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 160 goals, 56 points, and a points percentage of .459.

For the opposition you are expected to see Spencer Knight in the crease. Knight is the owner of a career mark of 65-51-17 and has participated in 137 games. Knight's quality start percentage is 52.8% and he has 67 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has racked up 3,446 stops out of the 3,807 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .905. The opposition is averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has conceded 361 goals in total. He has started in 127 games and has played 5,140 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vancouver

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