The Vancouver Canucks head to Philadelphia on Monday night for an NHL contest against the Flyers. The underdog Canucks arrive with momentum after a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory over the Boston Bruins, while the Flyers have struggled mightily in their recent games. Will both teams keep moving in their respective directions, or will the Flyers get back into the win column at home? Before the action begins on the ice on Monday, continue reading to get my Canucks vs Flyers prediction.
Our Canucks vs Flyers Pick
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date & Time: Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NHL Network
Key Storylines
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The Canucks have responded well of late, winning four straight games on the road. They most recently earned a high-scoring shootout win against the Bruins and a convincing 4-1 victory over the Islanders led by Kiefer Sherwood’s hat trick. That recent surge has given Vancouver life, though they still have plenty of work left to do if they want to catch up to the teams ahead of them in the Pacific Division.
The Flyers have lost two straight games and four of their last five outings going into Monday night. Philly has allowed five goals in back-to-back games and their defensive issues have played a huge role in their recent struggles.
Goaltending
Vancouver’s net will likely see Thatcher Demko or Kevin Lankinen occupy it, with Lankinen recently posting a strong shootout performance and Demko having played well during Vancouver’s recent hot streak. For Philadelphia, the goaltending picture is slightly clouded with Dan Vladar listed day-to-day and Samuel Ersson available as an alternative. Vladar’s quality this season (.910 save percentage) suggests the Flyers can lean on their goalie to keep them competitive if Vladar can suit up.
Key skaters
Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has 21 assists to lead the Canucks this season. They also rely on the scoring of Kiefer Sherwood, who has a team-high 16 goals. Philadelphia’s attack is led by Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny, though the Flyers’ scoring has been top-heavy with limited scoring depth.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras (PHI) | |
| Linus Karlsson (VAN) | |
| Kiefer Sherwood (VAN) |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of two head-to-head meetings between the Flyers and Canucks this season.
- The Flyers are 23-11 on the puckline so far this season.
- Vancouver is 18-17 on the puckline going into Monday night’s game.
Canucks vs Flyers Model Projection
Final Thoughts
