Devils at Canucks 3/15/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The New Jersey Devils continue their long road trip on Friday when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. The Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday 6-3 thanks to balanced scoring as Kevin Rooney, Damon Severson and Kenny Agostino each scored one goal to help snap the Devils seven game losing skid.

Vancouver looks for its second straight victory on Friday after defeating the New York Rangers at home 4 to 1 on Wednesday. The Canucks received two goals from Tyler Motte just 11 seconds apart during the second period giving the Canucks a lead they would not relinquish. Kyle Palmieri leads the Devils in goals scored with 27 and in points with 50. Nico Hischier is the leader in assists with 27. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is 6-8-0 with a goal’s against average of 2.69 and save percentage of .919. New Jersey this season is 20th in goals scored per game at 2.82 and 29th in goals against at 3.38.

Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks in goals scored with 26, in assists with 32 and points with 58. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom is 25-20-8 with a goal’s against average of 2.75 and .913 save percentage. Vancouver is 26th in goals scored per game at 2.69 and 19th in goals against at 3.06.