Games / NHL / Dec 30, 2026

Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) visit the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET, at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken.

NHLWednesday, December 30, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

9:30 PM ETDec 30, 2026

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

DateDec 30, 2026

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueRogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

TVKONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Seattle KrakenVancouver Canucks

Goals per game

3.6

2.8

Goals allowed per game

3.6

4.5

9-6-1Record3-16-1

4th in Pacific DivisionStanding8th in Pacific Division

4-4Road record / home record1-8

LWLWLLast 5LLLLL

L1StreakL6

Team stats

Seattle KrakenVancouver Canucks

Goals Against Average

3.56

4.50

Shots Against per Game

30.2

30.5

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.1

63.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.44

2.80

Shots per Game

25.6

21.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.6

20.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

204

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren 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

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

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 11/19

Jan 14, 2027SEA 0, VAN 0

Jan 3, 2027VAN 0, SEA 0

Dec 30, 2026SEA 0, VAN 0

Nov 19, 2026VAN 0, SEA 0

Team pages

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks?

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

How can I watch Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks?

TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks?

Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1. Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1.

Who is injured for Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. 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 Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks played?

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

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