The Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) will host the Vancouver Canucks (26-20-11) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night in a crucial Pacific Division matchup that could have significant playoff implications.
The Kings enter the contest riding an impressive 5-0-1 streak in their last six games, including back-to-back home victories where they've showcased their offensive firepower by scoring 10 goals across those two wins.
Vancouver, meanwhile, has struggled recently, dropping their last two games and failing to score more than two goals in their previous four outings, a slump made more challenging by the absence of their top scorer Quinn Hughes.
The contrast between the teams' current form is stark, with Los Angeles boasting a remarkable 19-3-2 home record this season while the Canucks search for answers to their offensive woes.
The goaltending battle will feature the Kings' red-hot Darcy Kuemper, who has allowed more than three goals just once in his last 28 starts, against Vancouver's Kevin Lankinen, who has been solid despite his team's recent struggles.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to wrap up their three-game regular-season series, with each team having claimed a road victory in their previous matchups, Wednesday's contest promises to be a compelling clash between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 56.33% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Pre-game probabilities
Los Angeles Kings
Moneyline
Win %
56%
44%
Vancouver Canucks
Los Angeles Kings: 56.33% win probability
- Superior defensive record (141 goals against vs Canucks' 171)
- Better points per game ratio (1.25 vs 1.10)
- Higher win percentage (56.4% vs 45.6%)
Vancouver Canucks: 43.67% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (171 goals against)
- Lower standing position (9th vs Kings' 6th in Western Conference)
- Fewer wins (26 vs Kings' 31 despite playing 2 more games)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks preview
The Pacific Division heats up as the Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) host the Vancouver Canucks (26-20-11) at Crypto.com Arena in a crucial matchup that could have significant playoff implications.
The Kings enter this contest riding an impressive 5-0-1 streak in their last six games, including recent convincing victories against Utah and Vegas, where they demonstrated remarkable resilience by overcoming early deficits.
Los Angeles has been nearly unstoppable at home this season, boasting an outstanding 19-3-2 record, with netminder Darcy Kuemper playing a pivotal role in their success, maintaining a stellar 2.21 GAA and .918 save percentage.
The Canucks, meanwhile, are struggling to find their offensive rhythm, having failed to score more than two goals in their last four outings and coming off consecutive losses since the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Vancouver's offensive woes are compounded by the absence of their top scorer and defensive anchor Quinn Hughes (14 goals, 45 assists), who remains sidelined with an oblique injury.
The goaltending matchup features Kevin Lankinen (19-9-7, 2.52 GAA) for the Canucks against the Kings' Kuemper, who has been remarkably consistent, allowing more than three goals just once in his previous 28 starts.
The season series stands tied at one game apiece, with each team claiming victory on the road - Vancouver securing a 4-2 win in November, while Los Angeles responded with a dominant 5-1 victory in January.
Trevor Moore's recent performance for the Kings, including a two-goal effort against Vegas, highlights the team's current offensive momentum.
With the Kings' dominant home record and the Canucks' offensive struggles, Los Angeles appears poised to maintain their winning ways, though the historical under trend in this matchup (10-4 in their last 14 meetings) suggests a tight, defensive battle could be in store.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
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67%
Vancouver Canucks
33%
Jan 17, 2025
Vancouver Canucks
1 : 5
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Nov 8, 2024
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2 : 4
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Apr 7, 2024
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6 : 3
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Mar 26, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 3
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Mar 6, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
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Mar 1, 2024
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1 : 5
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