Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/26/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

The Los Angeles Kings (28-25-17) are hitting the road to Rogers Arena on Thursday where they will attempt to defeat the Vancouver Canucks (21-40-8).

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-3 defeat to the Mammoth their last time on the ice. Los Angeles compiled 2 mins in the box for this matchup. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but didn't convert it into a score. The Kings had an average offensive performance in the loss. For the game, they scored on 3 of the 36 shots they put on goal.

In relation to scoring goals, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 183 goals (27th in the league) on the season and have surrendered 206. For the current campaign, they have recorded 73 points and their points percentage is sitting at .521. Los Angeles comes into the game with 200 power play chances and they have tallied 35 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 17.50%. At even strength, the Kings have allowed 153 goals while getting 148 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles has taken 1,937 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.5%. The Kings have had 1,919 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .893. Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 214 power play opportunities (8th in hockey) and have a total of 53 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have been able to score 1,168 goals against Kuemper in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.53. Kuemper has been involved in 483 matchups over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .913 during his 23,373 mins in the crease. He has compiled an overall record of 226-159-65 and he has gotten the start in 462 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Kuemper has earned 258 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .558. Kuemper has seen 13,462 shots taken against him and has garnered 12,294 total saves.

In their last outing, Vancouver played the Blues in a matchup where the Canucks were on the wrong end of the score by a tally of 3-1. The Canucks recorded 1 goal out of the 15 shots on goal they pursued. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this game and earned 1 out of those chances.

Vancouver has attempted 1,799 shots (25th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.67%, while allowing their opponents 2,040 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 71.50% on their opponents 200 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.5%. They have a total of 203 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 18.72%. The Canucks have scored 136 goals at even strength and 38 goals (20th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 255 goals to be scored by of a combination of 198 goals at even strength and 57 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 174 goals, 50 points, as well as a points percentage of .362.

Across the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen protecting the goal. Opponents are averaging 3.12 goals/game and he has yielded 581 goals altogether. Lankinen's quality start rate is 50.5% and he has earned 94 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 186 games and has played 8,728 mins. Lankinen has a lifetime record of 78-81-27 and has participated in 202 contests. He has recorded 5,174 saves out of the 5,755 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .899.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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