The Los Angeles Kings' defensive structure and goaltending have been solid, allowing just 2.89 goals per game on the road, which could stifle the Vancouver Canucks' already anemic offense. Vancouver has managed only 2.56 goals per game at home, where they are 8-27-5, and face a Kings team that has been decent on the penalty kill (74.9%). The Canucks do have a respectable power play (21.6%), but they'll need to capitalize against a Kings team that has allowed just 59 power-play goals.
Los Angeles boasts scoring depth, led by Adrian Kempe's 72 points, and has been scoring at a 2.70 goals-per-game pace on the road. Vancouver's top scorer, Elias Pettersson, has 49 points, but the Canucks have struggled to score at home. The Kings are favored by 1.5 goals, and their goaltending has been up to the task, given their low-risk defensive approach. With the Canucks' goaltending woes and injuries to key players like Evander Kane (OUT) and the Kings' Alex Turcotte (Day-To-Day), the stage is set for a low-scoring affair. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.