The Canucks finally earned a win on Thursday night in Seattle, but now they need to turn around and host the Penguins on Friday night. Let's examine the matchup in our Penguins-Canucks picks.
The Penguins started the 2022-23 season with points in five straight games (4-0-1) before losing their last two contests on the road. They've enjoyed a few days off and now conclude their road trip in Vancouver.
Meanwhile, the Canucks are riding high after picking up their first win of the season on Thursday night in Seattle. Still , they were outshot 36-19 in that game and 39-16 in the team's prior outing.
Here are my NHL picks and predictions for Friday's Penguins-Canucks matchup (odds via BetRivers and DraftKings Sportsbook; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).