Canucks vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they play the Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) on the road on Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Canucks have gone 1-9-0 while totaling 26 total goals (nine power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 36.0%). They have given up 43 goals.

Canucks vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Kings 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Kings (-283)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a 32-26-19 record overall, with a 13-19-32 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• In the 31 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-6-10 record (good for 40 points).
• In the 18 games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they went 1-13-4 (six points).
• Los Angeles has finished 7-9-5 in the 21 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 19 points).
• The Kings have scored at least three goals 38 times, and are 24-4-10 in those games (to register 58 points).
• In the 31 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 35 points after finishing 15-11-5.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
• The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Kings went 13-8-10 in those matchups (36 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a record of 22-47-8 this season and are 7-8-15 in overtime contests.
• Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks scored just 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 two goals .
• The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 34 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
• This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 9-14-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 4-19-2 (10 points).
• The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 51 games. The Canucks finished 18-27-6 in those matchups (42 points).

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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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