This is an 8* play on VANCOUVER

The Canucks started the season with two straight losses on the road, both in the province over (Alberta) as they went down at the hands of Edmonton and Calgary. They've since ripped off two straight convincing wins at home. Fortunate for them then that tonight's game is being played in Vancouver. They'll host Detroit, a team we're not very high on this year. The Red Wings last game was a 5-2 home loss to Toronto. In the last couple years, they have not performed well after giving up at least four goals in their last game. They are 19-44 L63 in that role. Vancouver scored 8 goals in its home opener (against the Kings) and then beat Philly 3-2 here on Saturday night. In goal, they're being forced to turn to backup Thatcher Demko as #1 Jacob Markstrom is out dealing with a family matter. But that's okay by us as the Red Wings didn't get a single goal from their top three lines Saturday. Canucks are the better team here. Play on VANCOUVER

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