The Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) host the Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8), who have fallen in three in a row, on Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday’s action on the ice.

The Canucks’ offense has scored 26 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 43 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (36.0%). They are 1-9-0 over those contests.

Canucks vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-265)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings (32-26-19 overall) have a 13-19-32 record in matchups that have required overtime.
Los Angeles is 15-6-10 (40 points) in its 31 games decided by one goal.
Looking at the 18 times this season the Kings finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-13-4 record, good for six points.
Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals in 21 games this season (7-9-5 record, 19 points).
The Kings have scored more than two goals 38 times, and are 24-4-10 in those games (to register 58 points).
In the 31 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to record 35 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 13-8-10 (36 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (22-47-8 overall) have posted a record of 7-8-15 in contests that have required OT this season.
Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in 13 games and they finished 0-12-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-16-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 34 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 21 points with a record of 9-14-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 4-19-2 (10 points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 51 times this season, and earned 42 points in those games.

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Canucks vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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