The Vancouver Canucks seek to end a seven-game losing streak and a nine-game road skid as they face the Chicago Blackhawks in a cross-conference matchup. Vancouver, last in the Pacific Division with the NHL’s worst record, has been plagued by injuries and defensive woes (3.7 GPG allowed recently). Chicago, seventh in the Central and battling for a playoff spot, aims to rebound from a 3-2 OT loss to Winnipeg while leveraging home-ice advantage (12-14-5 at United Center). This is the second meeting this season; Chicago won the first 5-2 on November 5, 2025. With key injuries on both sides—Vancouver without their starting goalie and Chicago monitoring new acquisitions—expect a low-scoring affair where Chicago’s depth could prevail.
Venue Location
United Center, Chicago, Illinois. This 20,960-seat arena has been the Blackhawks’ home since 1994, where Chicago allows 3.1 GPG this season.
Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). Broadcast on ESPN+, CHSN, SNP; stream via NHL Network.
Injury Report
Vancouver is decimated, especially in goal and defense, while Chicago manages minor absences and integrates new players.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details |
| Canucks | Thatcher Demko | G | Out for Season | Hip (long-term IR; shut down since January) |
| Canucks | Pierre-Olivier Joseph | D | Out | Upper Body (IR; expected 2-3 weeks) |
| Canucks | Evander Kane | LW | Questionable | Illness (game-time decision) |
| Canucks | Derek Forbort | D | Out | Undisclosed (long-term IR) |
| Canucks | Filip Chytil | C | Out | Face (IR; expected September 2026) |
| Blackhawks | Teuvo Teravainen | C | Day-to-Day | Undisclosed (aggravated pre-existing; questionable) |
| Blackhawks | Andrew Mangiapane | LW | Questionable | Trade Pending/Visa (availability depends on visa processing) |
| Blackhawks | Wyatt Kaiser | D | Out | Lower Body (IR; retroactive to February 4) |
Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes took maintenance but is probable; Chicago’s Connor Bedard is healthy post-shoulder.
Key Player Matchups
Chicago’s rebuilding offense (2.6 GPG, 28th) faces Vancouver’s leaky defense (3.7 GPG allowed), but the Canucks’ scoring drought (2.5 GPG recently) could hinder. Special teams: Vancouver PK 70% (bottom) vs. Chicago PP mid-80s.
- Connor Bedard (CHI) vs. Elias Pettersson (VAN): Bedard (young star, multi-point potential) exploits Vancouver’s weak PK; Pettersson (19:22 TOI/G) drives Canucks’ attack in a battle of top centers.
- Philipp Kurashev (CHI) vs. Brock Boeser (VAN): Kurashev (anytime point threat) vs. Boeser (scoring wing); key for secondary offense.
- Arvid Soderblom (CHI) vs. Kevin Lankinen (VAN): Soderblom (backup role) vs. Lankinen (.897 SV%); goaltending duel amid VAN’s Demko absence.
- Teuvo Teravainen (CHI, if active) vs. Conor Garland (VAN): Teravainen’s versatility vs. Garland’s speed; perimeter matchup could swing transitions.
- Other Notes: Chicago leans on Jason Dickinson (two-way); Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (if active) anchors D, but injuries thin blue line.
Recent Team Forms
Vancouver is 0-7 in their last 7, averaging 2.5 GPG while allowing 3.7. They’ve lost by 20+ in multiple recent games.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 4 | vs Carolina | L | 4-6 |
| Mar 2 | at Toronto | L | 0-5 |
| Feb 28 | vs Edmonton | L | 1-4 |
| Feb 26 | at Calgary | L | 2-5 |
| Feb 24 | vs Seattle | L | 3-4 OT |
| Feb 22 | at Edmonton | L | 1-3 |
| Feb 20 | vs Anaheim | L | 2-4 |
| Feb 18 | at Seattle | W | 3-2 |
| Feb 16 | vs Los Angeles | L | 1-4 |
| Feb 14 | at Vegas | L | 0-3 |
Chicago is 2-9 in their last 11, but 2-7 at home recently, allowing 3.1 GPG.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 4 | vs Winnipeg | L OT | 2-3 |
| Mar 2 | at Colorado | L | 1-5 |
| Feb 28 | vs Nashville | L | 2-4 |
| Feb 26 | at Winnipeg | W | 4-3 |
| Feb 24 | vs Columbus | W | 5-2 |
| Feb 22 | at Nashville | L | 1-3 |
| Feb 20 | vs St. Louis | W | 4-1 |
| Feb 18 | at Minnesota | L | 2-4 |
| Feb 16 | vs Pittsburgh | W | 3-2 SO |
| Feb 14 | at Columbus | L | 1-4 |
Series History
Vancouver leads the all-time regular-season series slightly, but recent: VAN 9-1-0 last 10 vs CHI, including 7-0 last 7 road vs CHI. Chicago won this season’s opener 5-2. In playoffs, CHI leads 3-2 series (last: 2011 QF, VAN won 4-3). Over in 8 of VAN’s last 9 vs CHI.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Blackhawks 3-2 ATS last 5; Canucks 0-4 ATS during skid, but 9-1 ATS last 10 vs CHI.
- O/U Trends: Canucks over in 8/13; Blackhawks under in 6/10. Head-to-head over in 8/9.
Game Odds
Vancouver Canucks 5.5
Chicago Blackhawks – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
