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

The Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks.

NHLSaturday, December 12, 2026
Vancouver Canucks logoVancouver Canucks3-16-1
10:00 PM ETDec 12, 2026
Los Angeles Kings logoLos Angeles Kings5-8-2
DateDec 12, 2026
Time10:00 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVABTV

Team comparison

Vancouver CanucksLos Angeles Kings
Goals per game
2.8
3.0
Goals allowed per game
4.5
3.5
3-16-1Record5-8-2
8th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division
2-9Road record / home record2-5
LLLLLLast 5LWLWL
L6StreakL1

Team stats

Vancouver CanucksLos Angeles Kings
Goals Against Average
4.50
3.47
Shots Against per Game
30.5
27.9
Penalty Kill Percentage
63.1
62.5
Power Play Goals Against
24
18
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.80
3.00
Shots per Game
21.8
27.9
Power Play Goals
13
12
Power Play Percentage
20.6
23.1
Short Handed Goals
2
2
Penalty Minutes
204
157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
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

Recent form

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
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

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

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and statsLos Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: ABTV.

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

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

Who is injured for Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings?

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

Where is Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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