The Vancouver Canucks (24-10-3) open up their seven-game road trip with a matchup versus the St. Louis Blues (18-17-1). The last time these two teams faced off, Thatcher Demko made 22 saves as Vancouver shut out St. Louis. With a victory, the Canucks would hit the 25-win mark 24 games quicker than they did in 2022-23. After their performance against the Ottawa Senators, the biggest question heading into this game is can Vancouver play a full 60 minute game? Even if they get an early lead, they need to continue to press rather than just sit back and allow the opposition to attack in waves. Having lost two straight, this will be a motivated Blues team that could catch the Canucks off guard. Vancouver Canucks 2023 Recap Players to Watch Elias Pettersson It is safe to say that Elias Pettersson loves playing the St. Louis Blues. The Canucks center has 19 points in 12 career games which included a two-assist night the last time these two teams faced off. Coming off one of his best games of the season, do not be surprised if his name is all over the scoresheet by the end of the night. Pavel Buchnevich One player that will be motivated to get on the scoresheet is Pavel Buchnevich. The Blues winger has gone pointless in his last three games despite recording 13 shots over that span. With nine points in 12 career games against Vancouver, he will be a threat whenever the puck is on his stick. Projected Lineup Mikheyev- Pettersson- Lafferty Suter - Miller- Boeser Joshua- Bleuger- Garland Kuzmenko- Åman- Karlsson Hughes- Hronek Cole- Juulsen Zadorov- Myers Demko DeSmith Odd Courtesy of BetMGM [https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/vancouver-canucks-at-st-louis-blues-15173990]https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/events/vancouver-canucks-at-chicago-blackhawks-15083886 Spread Canucks: 2.70 (-1.5) Blues: 1.48 (+1.5) Total Over 6.5: 1.91 Under 6.5: 1.91 Money Line Canucks: 1.70 Blues: 2.20 Game Information Start Time: 5:00 PM PT Television: Sportsnet Radio: Sportsnet 650 Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Vancouver Canucks Top 10 Prospects: January 2024 Edition [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/analysis/vancouver-canucks-top-10-prospects-january-2024-edition] Canucks Should Have Five All-Stars Announced Tomorrow [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/analysis/canucks-should-have-five-all-stars-announced-tomorrow] Pettersson, Hughes Nominated For NHL 24 Team of the Year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/news/pettersson-hughes-nominated-for-nhl-24-team-of-the-year] The Great One Visits Canucks Morning Skate [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/news/the-great-one-visits-canucks-morning-skate] Elias Pettersson Picks Up First Point As Sweden Defeats Switzerland In The Quarterfinals At The 2024 World Juniors [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/news/elias-pettersson-picks-up-first-point-as-sweden-defeats-switzerland-in-the-quarterfinals-at-the-2024-world-juniors] Vancouver Canucks Must Watch Games For January 2024 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/analysis/vancouver-canucks-must-watch-games-for-january-2024]