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Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) visit the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET, at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. TV: ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLMonday, December 28, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

9:30 PM ETDec 28, 2026

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

DateDec 28, 2026

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueRogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

TVABTV

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsVancouver Canucks

Goals per game

3.0

2.8

Goals allowed per game

3.5

4.5

5-8-2Record3-16-1

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding8th in Pacific Division

3-5Road record / home record1-8

LWLWLLast 5LLLLL

L1StreakL6

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsVancouver Canucks

Goals Against Average

3.47

4.50

Shots Against per Game

27.9

30.5

Penalty Kill Percentage

62.5

63.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

2.80

Shots per Game

27.9

21.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.1

20.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

157

204

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tom Willander D · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

Vancouver CanucksLLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

Season series

Series starts 12/12

Mar 29, 2027VAN 0, LA 0

Mar 23, 2027LA 0, VAN 0

Dec 28, 2026LA 0, VAN 0

Dec 12, 2026VAN 0, LA 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks?

The game is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks?

TV: ABTV.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks?

Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2. Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks?

Listed out or doubtful: Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks played?

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

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