Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 10, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Newark, New Jersey, Saturday afternoon for a matchup against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM, with coverage available on ESPN+. Vancouver will look to continue building momentum early in the season as the Canucks face another difficult road challenge. The Canucks have enough offensive weapons to make things interesting but will need to remain disciplined defensively against New Jersey. The Devils return home looking to improve their early-season performance and pick up an important victory in front of their home crowd. New Jersey will attempt to use its speed and offensive talent to challenge Vancouver throughout the afternoon. New Jersey comes into this game as a -278 favorite. Vancouver is a +225 with a total set at 6.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
Vancouver tries to end skid
Vancouver has been productive offensively to start the regular season, scoring 21 goals through five games for an average of 4.2 goals per game. The Canucks are averaging 22.2 shots per contest but have struggled to keep opposing teams off the scoreboard. Paul Cotter and Elias Pettersson have been two of Vancouver's top offensive contributors, recording six points each through their first four games. Cotter scored four goals during that stretch, while Pettersson contributed two goals and four assists. Filip Hronek has also played a significant role in the offense, recording five assists through four outings. Vancouver will need to improve defensively after allowing seven goals in its most recent game.
Vancouver was dominated in its most recent outing, falling 7-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Jake DeBrusk provided all of the Canucks' offense, scoring both goals, while Elias Pettersson assisted on each score. Vancouver fell behind 3-0 in the opening period and never recovered as Carolina continued to put pressure on the Canucks' defense. Kevin Lankinen struggled in net, allowing six goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Leevi Merilainen. The Canucks finished the game with just 20 shots on goal and were unable to keep pace with a Carolina offense that scored three times in each of the first two periods.
New Jersey looks for their 2nd win
New Jersey has struggled on both ends of the ice to open the regular season, averaging just 2 goals per game through three outings. The Devils have scored six total goals while allowing 13, giving up an average of 4.33 goals per contest. New Jersey comes into the weekend with a 1-2 record and has dropped two consecutive games following its season-opening victory over Philadelphia. Luke Evangelista has been one of the team's leading goal scorers with two goals, while Jesper Bratt has contributed two assists. Jack Hughes has recorded one goal and one assist, and Timo Meier has put 18 shots on goal through three games. New Jersey will need more offensive production to turn things around.
New Jersey suffered its second consecutive defeat Tuesday night, falling 5-3 against the Utah Mammoth at the Prudential Center. Luke Evangelista led the Devils' offense with two goals, including one on the power play. Jack Hughes and Timo Meier contributed one assist each, but New Jersey was unable to overcome Utah's offensive production. The Devils struggled defensively and allowed the Mammoth to convert two of their four power-play opportunities. New Jersey has now allowed 11 goals over its last two games after being shut out 6-0 against the New York Islanders in its previous outing. The Devils will need a much stronger defensive performance when Vancouver comes to town.
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction
Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (-108)
New Jersey has an opportunity to get things moving in the right direction Saturday when Vancouver visits the Prudential Center. The Devils have plenty of offensive talent and should be able to create scoring chances against a Canucks team that could have difficulty slowing them down. Vancouver will need to establish its offense and avoid allowing New Jersey to build momentum early in the game. The Devils should look to use their speed to create opportunities and keep pressure on the Vancouver defense. Both teams have the ability to find success offensively, but New Jersey should benefit from playing at home. The Devils have enough talent to take control late and come away with the victory.
Pick: Over 6.5 (-102)
Vancouver and New Jersey have the offensive ability to produce an entertaining matchup Saturday afternoon. The Devils will look to create scoring opportunities through their speed and puck movement, while the Canucks should have opportunities to answer with their own offensive attack. Neither defense will want to give away easy chances, but both teams have enough talent to create problems throughout the game. New Jersey should be able to put pressure on Vancouver's goaltender, while the Canucks will need to find ways to keep pace offensively. Special teams could also play an important role if either side gets multiple power-play opportunities. Look for both teams to find the back of the net several times in a game that produces plenty of scoring.