T.M. Selection: Vancouver Canucks.

I like the Vancouver Canucks to win this game against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The Canucks have lost 2 games in a row but I think they are due for a bounce back win here. They have kept both games close, losing by 2 goals to the Blues in their most recent game and losing in a shootout to the Panthers the game before that, a game where they led 1-0 for most of the game before letting the Panthers tie it in the last 5 minutes of the game. This is the last game of a homestand for the Canucks before they go on a road trip and they have lost all their games on home ice during that time. I think the Canucks are going to want to end their homestand with some points here and I expect them to play hard to get that win before starting their road trip right after. The Oilers just ended a 7 game losing skid with a win in their most recent game but that doesn't mean that their problems are fixed up there. The Oilers have been dealing with a lot of covid issues lately and their fans have really been harping on the team about all the losses, with the local media adding fuel to the fire by asking their star players like Leon Draisaitl why they are being so pissy. This is not a good situation in Edmonton right now and if things don't change soon they could be looking at a McDavid exit at the end of his contract. The Oilers finally won a game against the Flames but I think they put a lot of extra effort into that game with it being the battle of Alberta and I expect them to be tired from that win. The Canucks have looked great on defense since turning their team around with a new coach and I think they can keep the struggling Oilers out of the net here after keeping the red hot Panthers out for most of that game. I think the Canucks can take advantage of the Oilers in their current situation here and I expect them to finish off their homestand with a win here. i like the Canucks to win this game.

T.M. Prediction: 3-0 Canucks.