Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks 28 October 2026 Prediction

Vancouver’s poor season has kept every other Western Conference team clear of last place. Anaheim is also going through a difficult stretch, but the Canucks’ slump is far worse. This is a good opportunity for the Ducks to collect two points.

Anaheim Snaps Five-Game Losing Streak

The Ducks finally ended their losing streak. After five consecutive defeats, Anaheim visited Philadelphia and earned a 5-4 win in a high-scoring game. The Ducks trailed by two goals during the second period and were outshot 32-26. Discipline was a major issue for Anaheim. Joel Quenneville’s team allowed two power-play goals and one shorthanded goal.

The loss to the Rangers also deserves attention. New York led 4.5 to 3.3 in expected goals and made better use of its scoring chances. Ville Husso struggled, posting an .830 save percentage. Anaheim’s finishing was also poor, with only 6.5% of its shots on goal finding the net.

Anaheim Ducks Predicted Lineup: Dostal (Husso); Lacombe, Helleson; Killorn, Carlsson, Gauthier

Full Roster: defensemen: Hinds, Warren, Mitchell, Luneau; forwards: Nesterenko, Granlund, Sennecke, Mellott, McQueen, Caulfield, Greer, Wash, Colangelo

Unavailable: Moore, Terry, Poehling, Mintyukov (all injured)

Manager: Joel Quenneville

Vancouver Loses 10th Straight Game

Vancouver’s losing streak continues. Manny Malhotra’s team has dropped 10 straight games and remains at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The 10th defeat came against Minnesota, 4-2. The Canucks trailed by four goals in the third period before Max Sasson and Brock Boeser reduced the deficit.

The 6-3 loss to Carolina was another one-sided game. The defending champion outshot Vancouver 44-17, although the Canucks were more efficient with their opportunities. Vancouver scored on 17.7% of its shots on goal.

Vancouver Canucks Predicted Lineup: Lankinen (Merilainen); E. N. Pettersson, Hronek; O’Connor, E. Pettersson, Boeser

Full Roster: defensemen: Willander, Buium, Schenn, Brisebois; forwards: Gallagher, Rossi, DeBrusk, Lekkerimaki, Chytil, Ohgren, Karlsson, Sasson, Bains

Unavailable: Demko, Thomas (both injured)

Manager: Manny Malhotra

Vancouver Has Had the Edge Over Anaheim

Vancouver has won five of the last six head-to-head meetings. The Canucks’ only defeat during that stretch came last season, 5-3. Three weeks later, Vancouver responded with a 4-3 overtime win. Anaheim opened the scoring in that game, but the Canucks still earned two points.

Key Stats

Vancouver generates 2.3 expected goals per game, the lowest mark in the league.

The Canucks have scored on 14.1% of their shots on goal. Only two teams have a better rate.

Anaheim ranks among the league’s six most undisciplined teams, averaging four penalties per game.

Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction: Anaheim Ducks to Win

Main prediction: Vancouver’s losing streak will eventually end, but Anaheim is not an ideal matchup for a turnaround. The Canucks have lost 10 straight games and remain the league’s weakest team. Despite their recent slump, the Ducks are still competing for a Western Conference playoff spot. Vancouver’s poor form and Anaheim’s home-ice advantage support the Anaheim Ducks to win at 1.80. A 5-2 correct score is another option.

Goals prediction: Defensive problems have been the main issue for Vancouver. Malhotra’s team has allowed 21 goals in regulation over its last five games. Anaheim has also struggled defensively, conceding 20 goals over the same span. Those numbers support Over 6.5 goals at 2.13.