NHL Prop Bets: Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks (March 6, 2026)
The Vancouver Canucks (18-36-7) face the Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Friday's matchup.
- The Canucks have a 27-34 Puck Line record this season, while the Blackhawks hold a record of 38-23.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +110 and UNDER at -130.
- The Canucks have a 33-25-3 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total points line, 25 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Blackhawks have a 25-34-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Canucks are averaging 2.51 goals per game this season (31st in the league). Comparatively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.62 (27th).
- Defensively, the Canucks are giving up a whopping 3.74 goals per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Blackhawks are giving up an average of 3.11 goals (19th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Vancouver is averaging 26.6 shots per game this season (24th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Chicago is allowing its opposition 29.4 shots per game (24th).
- Flipping that script, the Canucks are allowing 30.0 shots per game (26th in the NHL), while the Blackhawks are averaging 24.5 shots (32nd).
Power Play
- Vancouver holds a power play percentage of 18.4%, ranking 22nd in the league this season, while Chicago sits 19th with 19.7% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Canucks have a penalty kill rate of just 70.0% (ranked 32nd), compared to the Blackhawks at 85.9% (1st).
P1 Result
Vancouver is +210 to win the first period, while Chicago is +150.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 10-26-25 | 5-13-12 | 5-13-13 | 1-3-6 |
| Chicago | 15-16-30 | 9-8-14 | 6-8-16 | 4-2-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Canucks have played in 13 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 15.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Canucks have played in 6 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 8.
Last Time They Met
Chicago recorded a 2-5 victory over Vancouver at Rogers Arena when these teams last met on November 5. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way to that result, scoring 3 goals. That result snapped the Canucks' 11-game winning streak against the Blackhawks.
