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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 6, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 15, 2025 7:48 PM
The Vegas Golden Knights, riding high after their recent shootout win, head to Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Golden Knights, who lead the regular season series 2-0, will look to build on their impressive 46-22-8 record against a Canucks team fighting to stay in contention with a 35-28-13 record.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks

Current Odds

VGK
VAN
Over
5.5
-105
Under
5.5
-108
VGK
-1.5
+220
VAN
-1.5
+205
VGK
ML
-110
VAN
ML
-106

Golden Knights vs Canucks statistics

Stat Golden Knights Canucks
Goals For per Game 3.34 2.84
Goals Against Average 2.65 3.08
Shots per Game 30.3 25.6
Shots Against per Game 26.3 26.6
Power Play Goals 52 47
Power Play Goals Against 38 35
Short Handed Goals 5 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 434 703
Power Play Percentage 30.1 22.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 75.8 83.3

Vancouver Canucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/5/25 vs Anaheim Ducks W 6-2
4/2/25 vs Seattle Kraken L 5-0
3/30/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 3-1
3/28/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 7-6 SO
3/26/25 @ New York Islanders W 5-2

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/5/25 @ Calgary Flames W 3-2 OT
4/3/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-0
4/1/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 3-2
3/29/25 @ Nashville Predators W 3-1
3/28/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 5-3

Vancouver Canucks injuries

  • Tyler Myers (D): Out
  • Nils Aman (C): Out
  • Nils Hoglander (LW): Out
  • Elias Pettersson (C): Out
  • Filip Chytil (C): Out

Golden Knights vs Canucks game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Arena
Location Vancouver, BC
Puck drop Sun 10:00 PM
TV ESPN

Golden Knights vs Canucks predictions

The Vegas Golden Knights have been making quite the impression this season, boasting heavy artillery up front. One might expect Pavel Dorofeyev to continue his goal-scoring prowess, given his impressive tally of 33 goals. Not far behind in playmaking is Jack Eichel, who currently leads the team in assists with 66. With these stats, it seems Eichel will remain a pivotal figure in orchestrating plays, setting up Dorofeyev and his teammates for those highlight-reel goals. Overall, the Golden Knights' offense, backed by their star players, strategically keeps their opponents on their toes.

On the other side, keeping an eye on the Vancouver Canucks' standout players is always a good idea. Brock Boeser is looking sharp with 25 goals, a number that could certainly increase if he carries his recent form into the match. Then there's Quinn Hughes, a defensive force with offensive flair, dishing out an impressive 56 assists for 72 points. Hughes has shown he can create chances from the blue line, potentially adding more layers to the Canucks' attack. The challenge for Vancouver will be capitalizing on these strengths to power through Vegas's defense.

As game night approaches, the whispers about predictions get louder. With the Golden Knights leading the regular season series 2-0, they certainly have momentum on their side. However, playing in Vancouver, the Canucks are hungry to protect their home turf and break the losing streak against Vegas. While it's anyone’s game in the NHL, the Golden Knights may just edge it with their dynamic offense and current form. But who knows? Sports have a way of surprising us when we least expect it. Who's your money on?

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