- Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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The Vancouver Canucks (16-21-5) are headed to Scotiabank Arena this Saturday to challenge the Toronto Maple Leafs (20-15-7).
Desperately seeking a turnaround, the Vancouver Canucks will aim to rebound from a recent 5-3 defeat against the Sabres. In that match, Vancouver found themselves in the penalty box for 2 minutes and capitalized on 1 out of 4 power play opportunities. Despite the effort, they managed to score just 3 out of 35 shots on goal.
In terms of even-strength play, the Canucks have conceded 112 goals while scoring 87. Their opponents have had 135 power play opportunities, ranking them 11th in the NHL, and have netted 35 goals during those chances. The Canucks have accumulated 116 goals (26th in the league) this season while allowing 147 against them. They’ve attempted 1,133 shots with a 10.2% conversion rate. Currently, they hold 37 points, reflecting a points percentage of .440. Furthermore, Vancouver has faced 1,234 shots, resulting in an .881 save percentage. With 142 power play chances, the Canucks have netted 29 goals, boasting a 20.42% success rate.
In goal for the Canucks will be Thatcher Demko. Over his career, he has achieved 141 quality starts and holds a quality start percentage of .553. His career save percentage is .909 across 12,872 minutes played. Demko has faced 7,845 shots, making 7,135 saves. To date, he has conceded 710 goals, with a goals against average of 2.78. His win-loss record stands at 134-98-21 across 255 starts in 261 games.
Toronto’s last matchup was a successful encounter against the Panthers, ending in a 4-1 victory. They had 2 power play opportunities but failed to convert any, nonetheless scoring 4 goals from 23 shots on net.
This season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have scored 141 goals and acquired 47 points, achieving a points percentage of .560. They have allowed a total of 138 goals, which encompasses 121 even-strength goals and 17 while shorthanded. Their even-strength scoring comes from 124 goals, with a power play success rate of 16.35% from 104 chances (32nd in the league). They have taken 1,135 shots (22nd in the NHL) with a shot percentage of 12.42%, while their opponents have fired 1,316 shots. Their penalty kill success is at 84.11%, having successfully defended against 107 opposition power plays, and their current save percentage is 89.5%.
The Maple Leafs are expected to have Joseph Woll in net. He has recorded 2,543 saves out of 2,792 shots faced for an impressive .911 save percentage. Woll’s career record is 57-31-4, involving 94 games, with 91 starts totaling 4,171 minutes. His quality start percentage is 61.5%, with 56 quality starts throughout his pro career, conceding an average of 2.74 goals per game with 249 total goals allowed.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Vancouver
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