Showdown in the Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Face Off Against Los Angeles Kings

Friday, April 5th, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks, leading the Pacific Division with their 47-21-8 record, are set to compete against the fourth-placed Los Angeles Kings who hold a 40-25-11 record.

Holding a divisional record of 12-6-4, the Kings have managed to net 234 goals, surpassing their rivals who have tallied 195 goals against them.

With a divisional performance of 14-8-0, the Canucks have notched 21 power-play goals, contributing to their impressive 17-5-4 record in games where they have scored with a man advantage.

This matchup marks the fourth occasion these teams have faced each other in this season's competitions, with the Kings clinching a 3-2 win in their most recent meeting.

For the Kings, Kevin Fiala has stood out with his 26 goals and 42 assists. Meanwhile, Pierre-Luc Dubois has made significant contributions with nine assists over his past ten games.

Brock Boeser has been a key figure for the Canucks, amassing 38 goals and 32 assists, and Conor Garland has added three goals and six assists in their past ten outings.

Over their recent ten games, the Kings have averaged scoring 3.3 goals, providing 5.5 assists, and incurring 4.1 penalties, whereas the Canucks have seen averages of 2.6 goals, 4.5 assists, and 3.8 penalties.

On the injury front for the Kings, Pheonix Copley will miss the remainder of the season, with Alex Turcotte, Carl Grundstrom, and Phillip Danault also out. The Canucks face injuries with Thatcher Demko, Elias Lindholm, and Tucker Poolman sidelined.

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