Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks NHL Predictions
2026-12-28 • Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:30 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VAN: 39.1%
LAK: 60.9%
Expected Goals
VAN: 2.83
LAK: 3.48
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
VAN
Leevi Meriläinen - 2-6-1 | 0.889 SV% | 3.56 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | VAN | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.889 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.910 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 3.56 | 2.27 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • VAN at home vs LAK: 4-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | VAN 4 - 3 LAK | VAN | VAN |
| 2026-04-09 | LAK 4 - 1 VAN | LAK | LAK |
| 2026-03-26 | VAN 0 - 4 LAK | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-11-29 | LAK 2 - 1 VAN | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-02-26 | LAK 2 - 3 VAN | VAN | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-28 at 7:30 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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