Kings vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - April 14

The Vancouver Canucks (24-48-8) will aim to halt a six-game home losing streak when they square off against the Los Angeles Kings (35-26-19) on April 14 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

The Canucks are 3-7-0 in the past 10 contests, putting up 28 total goals (10 power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 40.0%). They have allowed 41 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Canucks 4, Kings 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+138)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings are 13-19-32 in overtime games on their way to a 35-26-19 overall record.
• In the 32 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-6-10 record (good for 42 points).
• The 19 times this season the Kings finished a game with just one goal, they went 2-13-4 (eight points).
• Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in 21 games this season (7-9-5 record, 19 points).
• The Kings have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 26-4-10 in those games (to register 62 points).
• In the 32 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 16-11-5 to record 37 points.
• In the 44 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 19-17-8 (46 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 15-8-10 to record 40 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a 24-48-8 record this season and are 9-8-17 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Vancouver has earned 22 points (8-9-6) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks registered only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
• When Vancouver has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 12 points (4-16-4 record).
• The Canucks have earned 43 points in their 36 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 21 points with a record of 9-14-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 5-19-2 (12 points).
• The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 53 games. The Canucks finished 19-28-6 in those matchups (44 points).

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Kings vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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