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The Thursday NHL schedule features the Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings sit in ninth place and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference.
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Canucks vs. Kings: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 8th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 17.05% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.79% | 30th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.83 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.54% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.69% | 32nd |
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Canucks vs. Kings Top Players
Kings
- One of Los Angeles' top offensive players this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 80 points in 73 games.
- Having scored 32 goals and adding 37 assists, Adrian Kempe is excelling for Los Angeles through 76 games.
- Through 74 games, Quinton Byfield has proven himself as another option for Los Angeles. He has 44 points (20 goals and 24 assists).
- In the 49 games Darcy Kuemper has played this season, his save percentage is .892, 43rd in the league.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson's 15 goals and 33 assists in 69 games for Vancouver add up to 48 total points on the season.
- Filip Hronek is a key piece of the offense for Vancouver with 45 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 37 assists in 77 games.
- Brock Boeser is a top contributor on offense for Vancouver with 21 goals and 23 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 9-26-5 on the season, allowing 148 goals (3.7 goals against average) and compiling 1,030 saves with an .874 save percentage (64th in the league).
Canucks vs. Kings Injury Report
Kings
Andrei Kuzmenko: Out (Knee),
Kevin Fiala: Out For Season (Leg)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip),
Kevin Lankinen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Evander Kane: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Predators | L 5-4 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 7-6 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Wild | L 5-2 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Mammoth | L 7-4 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Golden Knights | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Kings | - | Home |