Utah Hockey Club at Vancouver Canucks NHL Predictions
2026-12-21 • Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Hockey Club @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VAN: 33.2%
UTA: 66.8%
Expected Goals
VAN: 2.41
UTA: 3.86
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
| Stat | VAN | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.885 | 0.895 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.872 | 0.881 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.750 | 0.912 |
| GAA | 3.41 | 2.68 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • VAN at home vs UTA: 0-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | VAN 4 - 7 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2026-02-02 | UTA 6 - 2 VAN | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-12-05 | VAN 1 - 4 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-03-16 | VAN 1 - 3 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-02-23 | UTA 2 - 1 VAN | UTA | UTA |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-21 at 7:00 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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