Kings vs Canucks Picks and Prediction – 1/17/2025

The Los Angeles Kings will be visiting Rogers Arena on Thursday, where they will take on the Vancouver Canucks. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! Los Angeles now sits third in the Pacific division, entering this game with 24-12-5 record. The Kings have now lost consecutive games, most recently suffering a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Darcy Kuemper will be the Kings’ starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 2.11 goals against average to go along with his 12-3-5 record. Los Angeles has been the best defensive team in the NHL thus far, allowing just 2.43 goals per game.

The Vancouver Canucks have fallen into fifth place in the Pacific, putting together a record of 19-14-10. The Canucks have lost five of their last six games, as they are coming off a 6-1 loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Thatcher Demko will be Vancouver’s starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 3.17 goals against average to go along with a 2-2-3 record. Quinn Hughes is having another spectacular season in Vancouver, leading his squad with 47 points through 39 games. Vancouver is scoring 2.88 goals per game, while giving up 3.14 defensively.

The Kings are looking to shake off consecutive losses in Alberta, while Vancouver is hoping Demko can provide some steady goaltending. Kuemper has been amazing for the Kings this season, expect his play to lead Los Angeles to the victory. Final score prediction, Kings win 3-2.