Ryan Miller

Canucks expected to go with Ryan Miller versus Flames

Vancouver Canucks goalie Ryan Miller is expected to start Thursday against the Calgary Flames.

What It Means:

Miller allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Canucks' win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. He has won his last two starts while stopping 72 of 76 shots (.947 save percentage) in that span. He has faced the Flames on three separate occasions this season — going 1-1-1 with a 1.99 goals against average and .938 save percentage in the those meetings. The 35-year-old has gone 8-10-5 in 24 starts on the road this year.

Miller enters the contest with a 17-23-9 record on the year. He also has a 2.61 goals against average and .918 save percentage. Our models give him a 39.0 percent chance of earning another win tonight, projecting Miller to make 27.25 saves on 30.16 attempts against the Flames.