The Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1, seventh in the Western Conference) host the Vancouver Canucks (2-2, 14th) in conference play on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Vancouver claimed a 5-3 road victory over the Dallas Stars in its last game on Oct. 16.
Chicago won its most recent game 8-3 on the road over the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 15.
Ahead of this matchup, here’s what you need to prepare for Friday’s hockey action.
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds and betting lines
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Favorite: Canucks (-142)Underdog: Blackhawks (+120)Over/under: 6Canucks vs. Blackhawks game info and start timeDate: Friday, October 17, 2025Time: 8:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Canucks stats and trendsThe Canucks were a moneyline favorite 35 times last season, and finished 19-16 in those games.In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Vancouver had a 14-8 record (winning 63.6% of its games).Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Canucks’ implied win probability is 58.7%.In 42 games last season, Vancouver and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.The Canucks ranked 23rd in the league last season with 233 goals scored (2.8 per game).Defensively, the Canucks conceded 251 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 18th in league play.The 50 power-play goals the Canucks put up last season (15th in the NHL) came via 222 power-play chances.Blackhawks stats and trendsThe Blackhawks have been the underdog five times this season, and upset their opponent in two of those games.Chicago has five games this season playing as the underdog by +120 or longer, and is 2-3 in those contests.Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Blackhawks have a 45.5% chance to win.Chicago’s games have gone over 6 goals twice this season.They have put up 18 goals over that time.Defensively, the Blackhawks have allowed 14 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 outings.