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+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Canucks vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Canucks 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-265) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Kings Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Kings (32-26-19 overall) have a 13-19-32 record in matchups that have required overtime. The Canucks (22-47-8 overall) have posted a record of 7-8-15 in contests that have required OT this season. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Canucks vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kings (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nLos Angeles is 15-6-10 (40 points) in its 31 games decided by one goal.
\nLooking 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.
\nLos Angeles has scored exactly two goals in 21 games this season (7-9-5 record, 19 points).
\nThe Kings have scored more than two goals 38 times, and are 24-4-10 in those games (to register 58 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to record 35 points.
\nIn games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
\nThe Kings have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 13-8-10 (36 points).
\nCanucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nVancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Canucks recorded only one goal in 13 games and they finished 0-12-1 in those matchups.
\nVancouver has earned 12 points (4-16-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
\nThe Canucks have scored at least three goals in 34 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
\nThis season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 21 points with a record of 9-14-3.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 4-19-2 (10 points).
\nThe Canucks have been outshot by opponents 51 times this season, and earned 42 points in those games.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n