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2026-27 Preseason

Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2026-04-09 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 1 Vancouver Canucks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 77.5%
VAN: 22.5%
Expected Goals
LAK: 4.80
VAN: 2.51
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • LAK at home vs VAN: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-14VAN 4 - 3 LAKVANLAK
2026-04-09LAK 4 - 1 VANLAKLAK
2026-03-26VAN 0 - 4 LAKLAKLAK
2025-11-29LAK 2 - 1 VANLAKLAK
2025-02-26LAK 2 - 3 VANVANLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK1300.84
1VAN1200.54
2LAK1911.57
2VAN1520.86
3LAK500.23
3VAN1500.99
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 77.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 7.3
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 1 Vancouver Canucks
Expected: 4.8 - 2.5