Buckle up for this Pacific Division showdown between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings. It’ll be the third time these teams cross paths in less than a month.
The most recent meeting was a 2-1 OT win for the Canucks. They not only hold a comfortable 10-point lead in the division but also have the tiebreaker over the New York Rangers for the NHL’s best record. Is a President’s Trophy headed to British Columbia?
Further south, the Kings are trying to hold onto a playoff spot during this final stretch of the season. After a brutal January, Los Angeles has righted the ship. Now, let’s see if the Kings can go to Vancouver and win again. On February 29, they left with a 5-1 victory.
Monday could present a potential playoff series preview. How will Canucks vs. Kings unfold?
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | MoneyLine |
| Kings | +1.5
-230 |
O 5.5
-112 |
+110 |
| Canucks | -1.5
+190 |
U 5.5
-108 |
-130 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Kings @ Vancouver Canucks
- Date and Time: Monday, March 25, 2024, 9:00 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Canucks | vs. | Kings |
| 45-18-8 | Record | 37-22-11 |
| 3.51 | Goals Per Game | 3.11 |
| 28.3 | Shots Per Game | 32.6 |
| 12.4% | Shooting Percentage | 9.6% |
| 22.2% | Power Play | 22.3% |
| 51.7% | Faceoff | 50.2% |
| 638 | Penalty Minutes | 636 |
| 2.63 | Goals Against Per Game | 2.54 |
| 28.8 | Shots Against Per Game | 28.4 |
| .911 | Save Percentage | .914 |
| 79.5% | Penalty Kill | 85.6% |
| 6 | Shutouts | 7 |
Key Stats
Vancouver Canucks
- The Canucks are fifth in goals per game and fourth in goals against per game
- Vancouver has held eight of their nine opponents to two or fewer goals in March. That includes the Kings
- J.T. Miller leads the team with 90 points. He is one of three Canucks with 30+ goals
- Defenseman Quinn Hughes has a team-high 67 assists
- Goalie Thatcher Demko is out. So it center Dakota Joshua
- The Vancouver Canucks are 3-1-1 in their last five
Away Team
- The Los Angeles Kings have the best penalty killing percentage in the NHL
- Los Angeles has a better record (20-11-4) on the road
- Kevin Fiala, Adrian Kempe, and Anze Kopitar are tied for the team lead with 62 points
- Carl Grundstrom is out on Monday
- The Kings have a 4-1-0 record in their past five
Match Prediction
Even without Demko in the crease, this Vancouver team is skilled enough skating-wise to beat anyone. Especially at home, where they’re 24-7-4 with a +44 goal differential. Los Angeles may have gotten them once, but don’t expect it to happen again.
The Kings were limited to one goal in two of their last three road games. Vancouver has scored at least three goals in six of their last seven games. Anticipate this game being tight, but the Canucks’ talent to take over at home.
Final Pick
Vancouver Canucks 60 Minute Line (+110)
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