Prediction: St Louis Blues VS Vancouver Canucks 2025-10-13
St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks: A Tale of Two Goalies and a Puck Named Quinn
The St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks clash on October 13, 2025, in a game that’s less “hockey” and more “let’s see who trips over their own skates first.” With the Canucks favored at -122 and the Blues +102 underdogs, this matchup is a statistical tightrope walk. Let’s break it down with the precision of a zamboni and the humor of a penguin in a hockey mask.
Parsing the Odds: A Numbers Game
First, the math. Vancouver’s implied probability to win is ~55% (based on -122 odds), while St. Louis checks in at ~49.5% (+102). The over/under of 5.5 goals suggests a high-scoring affair, but the Canucks’ Thatcher Demko—currently a .944 save percentage savant—might have other plans. Meanwhile, Jordan Binnington, the Blues’ supposed netminder, has a career edge against Vancouver (6-2-2, 2.74 GAA) but just posted a 5.00 GAA and .762 SV% in his last game. It’s like he’s the “before” and “after” of a goalie’s worst nightmare.
The twist? St. Louis might start Joel Hofer, the goaltender who saved their bacon in their last win. Hofer’s heroics (see: “crucial saves”) could be the hockey equivalent of a Hail Mary—effective if you don’t think about it too hard.
Digesting the News: Injuries, Rivalries, and One Goalless Quinn
The Canucks, fresh off a 3-1 loss to Edmonton, are a team with defensive holes you could drive a Zamboni through. Their top-six talent—led by Brock Boeser and Filip Chytil—is as reliable as a coffee machine in the morning, but their five-on-five structure? A work in progress. Quinn Hughes, their playoff hero, is still searching for his first goal of the season. “Quinn’s not scoring? That’s like a penguin not sliding. Where’s the fun in that?”
The Blues, meanwhile, bounced back from a 5-0 home opener loss with a 4-2 win over Calgary. Jake Neighbours and Pius Suter are the early MVP frontrunners, but their penalty-killing unit needs to stop looking like a group of toddlers in a pinball machine. Six minors in their last game? That’s not hockey—it’s a charity event for the referees’ union.
The Humor: Pucks, Puns, and Porous Defenses
Let’s talk about Jordan Binnington. His recent GAA of 5.00 is so bad, it makes a sieve look like a fortress. If he’s in net, the Canucks’ offense might as well wear “goalie practice” jerseys. But remember, Binnington has a career record of 6-2-2 against Vancouver. It’s like he’s a vengeful ex who shows up to the office party and steals all the cake.
Then there’s Thatcher Demko, Vancouver’s goalie, who’s currently playing like a Canadian version of Patrick Kane—except with fewer slapshots and more saves. At .944 SV%, he’s the reason Vancouver’s defense doesn’t look like a sieve. (Though, honestly, their defense is a sieve. But Demko’s the cheese grater that keeps the puck from falling through.)
And let’s not forget Quinn Hughes, the Canucks’ “I’ll-score-eventually” forward. His goal drought is so long, it’s practically a playoff series. “Hughes needs a goal like the Blues need a consistent power play. Both are happening about as often as a snowstorm in July.”
Prediction: Who’s Cooking Tonight?
The Canucks are favored for a reason: Demko’s red-hot play and home-ice advantage. But the Blues’ potential to start Hofer—a goalie who’s currently “hot” enough to melt the ice—and Binnington’s historical edge against Vancouver add layers of chaos.
However, Vancouver’s defensive vulnerabilities and the over/under of 5.5 goals suggest this could be a shootout. Yet, with Demko’s stellar play and the Canucks’ top-heavy offense, they’ll likely capitalize on Binnington’s recent struggles.
Final Verdict: Vancouver wins 4-2, because even if the defense looks like a sieve, Demko’s the cheese grater that keeps the puck from falling through. The Blues’ underdog hopes? As fleeting as a Zamboni’s grip on a banana peel.
Prop Bets:
- Robert Thomas records a point (he’s the hockey version of a Swiss Army knife—useful, but not flashy).
- Quinn Hughes scores (just to prove he’s not a ghost).
- Under 5.5 goals (Demko and Hofer’s goaltending duel will turn this into a “let’s not embarrass ourselves” contest).
Goaltending, not goals, will decide this one. And maybe a few penalties. And definitely a penguin joke. Stay warm, Vancouver. The Blues are coming… but not with enough firepower to matter. �🥅
Created: Oct. 13, 2025, 4:47 p.m. GMT