The Canucks are just 5-8-1 at home. They've been better on the road. But I believe the Canucks are primed for a big home effort today against the Blues, who enter this matchup fat and happy having pulled an Alberta sweep during the first two games of their road trip upsetting both the Oilers and Flames this past Thursday and Friday.

Vancouver, on the other hand, was booed off its home ice following a 5-1 home loss to the Jets this past Saturday. The Canucks were minus leading scorer Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser, both of whom were dealing with the flu. It's a plus if both can return, especially Pettersson.

However, I still like the Canucks to bounce back with a strong effort even if those two can't play after laying that egg against the Jets. Vancouver defeated the Flames on the road this past Wednesday in its prior game before losing to Winnipeg. The Canucks are 12-4 following a loss of three or more goals.