- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
- Betting Odds: Red Wings (-122) Canucks (+102)
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This exciting encounter will take place at Rogers Arena where the Vancouver Canucks (10-14-3) will host the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-3) on Monday. The moneyline has Detroit listed at -122 while Vancouver is positioned at +102. The over/under total is set at 6 goals.
The Detroit Red Wings delivered a solid performance with a thrilling 5-5 tie against the Blue Jackets in their most recent game. They showcased a strong offensive display, managing to score 5 out of 33 shots taken. Additionally, they capitalized on 3 out of 5 power play opportunities. Detroit also spent 6 minutes in the penalty box during this match.
This season, the Detroit Red Wings have netted 85 goals, ranking 12th in the NHL, while conceding 97 goals. They currently total 31 points, holding a points percentage of .554. Detroit has had 93 power play opportunities, successfully converting 22 for a power play percentage of 23.66%. In even-strength play, the Red Wings allowed 80 goals while scoring 63. With 853 total shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 10.0%. The Red Wings have faced 754 shots on goal with a save percentage of .871. They have allowed opponents 76 power play opportunities, ranking 27th in the league, conceding 17 goals in those situations.
Guarding the net for Detroit will be Cam Talbot. Over his career, Talbot has recorded 288 quality starts with a quality starts percentage of .552. His career save percentage sits at .912 across 28,286 minutes played. Talbot has faced 15,779 shots and has achieved 14,385 saves. In his professional journey, opponents have scored 1,394 goals against him, giving him an average of 2.67 goals allowed per game. His career record stands at 275-199-49, with 522 games as the starting goalie.
In their latest contest, the Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Avalanche, suffering a 3-1 defeat. They only had 1 power play opportunity in that game and were unable to score. Vancouver managed 1 goal from 21 shots on target.
The Canucks have tallied 59 goals at even strength and 19 goals (ranked 12th in the NHL) during their advantageous situations. With 716 shots taken (24th in the league), their shooting percentage is 10.89%, while they have allowed 816 shots. This season, the Vancouver Canucks have accumulated 78 goals and hold 23 points with a points percentage of .426, allowing 98 goals in total — 72 of which were even strength and 26 while down a player. They have a conversion rate of 20.65% on 92 power play opportunities and a penalty kill percentage of 72.04% against opposing teams’ 93 power play chances, with a save percentage of 88.0%.
Starting in goal will be Kevin Lankinen. Opponents are averaging 3.07 goals per game against him, with Lankinen allowing 503 goals throughout his career. He has registered 86 quality starts, achieving a quality starts rate of 52.4%, and has been a starting goaltender in 164 games, logging a total of 8,676 minutes. His career record stands at 74-66-25 over 178 games, making 4,648 saves out of 5,151 shots faced, which gives him a save percentage of .902.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL match, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Recommended Bet: Back Vancouver (+102) and under 6 total goals
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