Although the Canucks haven’t been in action since January 27th, the organization has made shockwaves around the league in the days since, trading captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders last week.

Vancouver will embark on life without their former captain Horvat starting against the powerhouse New Jersey Devils, here are three bets I like for tonight’s game.

Hamilton is second among all defenders in the league in shots behind only Roman Josi. Hamilton has registered 21 shots in his last four games which is an average of 5.25 per game.

Elias Pettersson to register over 2.5 shots at -134. My $10 bet would return $17.50.

Pettersson scored two goals in Vancouver’s last game before the all star break, won the hardest shot competition at the all star skills competition, and scored two goals in the All-Star game. I like him to continue that momentum with a strong game tonight.

Anthony Beauvillier to score anytime at +275. My $5 bet would return $18.75.

Beauvillier, a piece in the Horvat deal, is making his Canucks debut against the Devils skating on a line wth Elias Pettersson and Andrei Kuzmenko. I sprinkled half a unit on him getting one in his first game tonight.

Patrik Laine to register over 3.5 shots at -134. My $10 bet would return $17.50. – MISSED