Canucks vs Blackhawks Prediction & Odds - 3/15/2025

The Vancouver Canucks welcome the Chicago Blackhawks to Rogers Arena in what could be a pivotal matchup for both teams' momentum, with the Canucks looking to build on their recent form while Chicago aims to shake off a shutout loss to the Avalanche.

Special teams could prove decisive, as the Blackhawks bring their impressive 25% power play conversion rate against Vancouver's solid 82% penalty kill - though Chicago's struggling defense has allowed 225 goals this season while Vancouver has shown more defensive stability.

The Saturday night clash between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks will see Spencer Knight face off against Kevin Lankinen between the pipes, with both netminders looking to prove themselves after mixed performances this season.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks preview

The struggling Blackhawks head to Rogers Arena looking to shake off a tough 3-0 shutout loss to the Avalanche, where they couldn't convert any of their 20 shots on goal.

Chicago's offense has been their Achilles' heel this season, sitting 26th in the league with 177 goals, though they've shown some spark on the power play with a solid 25% conversion rate.

Spencer Knight will get the start between the pipes for Chicago, bringing his .908 career save percentage and impressive quality start rate of .534 into what promises to be a busy night in Vancouver.

The Canucks, fresh off a 3-3 draw with the Flames, have been finding their rhythm on special teams, converting 22.53% of their power play chances while maintaining a stout 82.07% penalty kill rate.

Kevin Lankinen gets the nod in net for Vancouver, and he'll need to maintain his career .905 save percentage against a Blackhawks squad desperate to find their scoring touch.

While the stats might favor the home team, don't count out Chicago's ability to play spoiler - they've shown flashes of brilliance when their power play clicks, and this could be just the game where it all comes together.

Rogers Arena should be electric for this one, with both teams hungry to improve their positions as we head into the crucial final stretch of the season.