- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
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The Los Angeles Kings (28-25-17) are set to visit Rogers Arena this Thursday in hopes of overcoming the Vancouver Canucks (21-40-8).
The Kings faced a setback in their latest game, falling 4-3 to the Mammoth. In this contest, Los Angeles spent 2 minutes in the penalty box and had 1 power play opportunity, which they were unable to capitalize on. Overall, their offensive effort was below par, resulting in just 3 goals from 36 shots.
As for goal scoring, the Kings have tallied 183 goals this season (ranking 27th in the league) while conceding 206. Currently, they sit at 73 points with a points percentage of .521. With 200 power play chances, they have converted 35 into goals, giving them a rate of 17.50%. At even strength, Los Angeles has allowed 153 goals while scoring 148. They have registered 1,937 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.5% and faced 1,919 shots against, holding a save percentage of .893. Their opponents have had 214 power play opportunities (8th in the league) and scored 53 times during those chances.
Expected to defend the net is Darcy Kuemper. His career statistics include 1,168 goals allowed and an average of 2.53 goals against per game. Kuemper has participated in 483 games, holding a .913 save percentage over 23,373 minutes. His professional record stands at 226-159-65, compiling 258 quality starts for a rate of .558. He has successfully saved 12,294 of the 13,462 shots faced.
In their previous match, the Canucks faced off against the Blues, suffering a 3-1 defeat. Vancouver managed to score once from 15 shots on goal and converted 1 of their 2 power play attempts.
The Canucks have attempted 1,799 shots (25th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 9.67%, while conceding 2,040 shots. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 71.50% against 200 power play attempts, and their save percentage is currently at 87.5%. With 203 power play opportunities, Vancouver has achieved an 18.72% conversion rate. They have scored 136 goals at even strength and 38 goals while having a manpower advantage (20th in the league). Defensively, they have allowed a total of 255 goals: 198 at even strength and 57 while short-handed. The Canucks’ current tally is 174 goals, yielding 50 points with a points percentage of .362.
In the goal for Vancouver is likely to be Kevin Lankinen. Averaging 3.12 goals per game, he has surrendered 581 total goals. Lankinen boasts a quality start rate of 50.5%, earning 94 quality starts over his career. He has started 186 games and played 8,728 minutes, holding a lifetime record of 78-81-27 across 202 appearances. He has successfully made 5,174 saves out of 5,755 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .899.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Los Angeles
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