The Vancouver Canucks (19-14-10) are set to host the Los Angeles Kings (24-12-5) at Rogers Arena in what promises to be a compelling Pacific Division matchup on Thursday night.
Both teams enter the contest looking to find their offensive rhythm, with the Kings having scored just eight goals in their last five games while the Canucks have managed only nine goals across their previous nine outings.
The Kings' league-leading defense, anchored by goalkeeper Darcy Kuemper's impressive 2.11 GAA and .923 save percentage, will face off against a struggling Canucks squad that's dropped 10 of their last 13 games.
Los Angeles brings their formidable defensive system to Vancouver, where the home team has struggled to maintain consistency with a 7-8-6 record at Rogers Arena this season.
The return of Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek from injury could provide a much-needed boost to Vancouver's blueline, though they'll need to find answers against a Kings team that's allowing just 2.41 goals per game.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to meet for the second time this season, following Vancouver's earlier 4-2 victory in Los Angeles, hockey fans can expect a tactical battle between two teams desperate to improve their positioning in the competitive Western Conference standings.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 63.67% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Los Angeles Kings: 63.67% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (100 goals against in 41 games)
- Better points-per-game ratio (1.29 vs Canucks' 1.12)
- Strong goal differential (+21 compared to Canucks' -11)
Vancouver Canucks: 36.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (LWLLL in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (136 goals against in 43 games)
- Lower win percentage (44.2% compared to Kings' 58.5%)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
| Vancouver Canucks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +100 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -115 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vancouver Canucks have won 19 out of 43 matches this season.
- 2The Los Angeles Kings have won 24 out of 41 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Vancouver Canucks holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Los Angeles Kings's 53 points place them 7th in the rankings.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Vancouver Canucks
33%
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Nov 8, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
Apr 7, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
6 : 3
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 26, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Mar 6, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 1, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
1 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 11, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 0
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