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

The Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks.

NHLSunday, January 3, 2027

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

8:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

DateJan 3, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

TVKONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Vancouver CanucksSeattle Kraken

Goals per game

2.8

3.6

Goals allowed per game

4.5

3.6

3-16-1Record9-6-1

8th in Pacific DivisionStanding4th in Pacific Division

2-9Road record / home record5-3

LLLLLLast 5LWLWL

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Vancouver CanucksSeattle Kraken

Goals Against Average

4.50

3.56

Shots Against per Game

30.5

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

63.1

65.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.80

3.44

Shots per Game

21.8

25.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.6

22.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

158

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

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

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

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

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

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

How can I watch Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken?

TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local).

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

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

Who is injured for Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken?

Listed out or doubtful: Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken played?

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

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