- Matchup: Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
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The Anaheim Ducks (28-22-3) will venture to Rogers Arena on Thursday to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (17-30-5).
After suffering a 7-4 loss against the Oilers in their last game, the Anaheim Ducks are eager to rectify their performance. They accumulated 40 penalty minutes during that match. Despite the defeat, the Ducks showcased a solid offensive strategy, converting on 3 out of 4 power play opportunities and netting 4 goals from 40 shots on goal.
This season, Ducks’ opponents have had 173 power play opportunities (ranking 3rd in the league) and scored on 39 occasions. Anaheim has faced 1,530 shots this season, achieving a save percentage of .877. They have taken 1,599 shots themselves, with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. At even strength, the Ducks have allowed 149 goals while scoring 142. With 160 power play chances, they’ve converted 29 times, resulting in an 18.13% success rate. Currently, the Ducks have amassed 59 points, holding a points percentage of .557, while scoring 171 goals (7th in the league) and allowing 188.
In goal for Anaheim will be Lukas Dostal. Over his NHL career, Dostal has participated in 156 games, holding a record of 61-70-15 and starting in 141 contests. He has faced 464 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 3.29. With 4,672 shots against him, his save percentage stands at .901 across 6,496 minutes. Dostal has achieved 76 quality starts during his career, with a quality start percentage of .539.
Vancouver, in their most recent game, faced the Penguins, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat. They only had one power play opportunity in that match and were unable to capitalize, scoring 2 goals on 32 shots.
This season, the Vancouver Canucks have tallied 135 goals and 39 points, giving them a points percentage of .375. They’ve conceded 190 goals, with 143 coming at even strength and 47 during penalty kills. The Canucks have scored 104 goals at even strength and 31 goals (16th in the league) with a man advantage. They’ve had 164 power play opportunities, yielding an 18.90% efficiency. Vancouver has attempted 1,405 shots (20th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 9.61% and allowed 1,549 shots, maintaining a penalty kill rate of 70.63% on 160 power play attempts, along with a save percentage of 87.7%.
In net for the Canucks will be Kevin Lankinen, who has recorded 4,973 saves out of 5,518 shots faced, giving him a .901 save percentage. With a career record of 77-74-26, Lankinen has played in 191 games, starting in 176 and accumulating 8,707 minutes. His quality start rate is 51.1%, with 90 quality starts throughout his career. Overall, he has allowed 545 goals, averaging 3.10 goals against per game.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Anaheim Ducks
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