Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom ...

Turcotte put the Kings ahead 1-0 on the first shot of the game 51 seconds into the first period, beating defenseman Filip Hronek to the net on a 2-on-1 to redirect Kempe’s centering pass over the right pad of a sliding Demko.

One Elias Pettersson is at the center of the Vancouver Canucks' trade drama. The other is a feel-good story and an addition to the NHL's history of players with the same names.

The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks matchup might not be the one for you if you enjoy fast-paced, offensive hockey. However, their fans aren’t too concerned as they battle for playoff positioning.

After Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo officially pulled out from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday "to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season," another veteran name has emerged as Team Canada's latest addition.

The Los Angeles Kings continue their western Canadian road trip as they roll into Rain City to take on their Pacific Division foe, the Vancouver Canucks.  Puck drop is slated for 10 pm ET

Los Angeles Kings' Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom left, as Canucks' Filip Hronek (17) and Kings' Phillip Danault, top left, watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Let’s tuck the elephants in the room into bed off the top. Vancouver Canucks star Quinn Hughes has been held to two shots or fewer in six consecutive games, and the Los Angeles Kings allow the fewest shots per game and second-fewest to opposing defensemen.

The Los Angeles Kings head into the fourth of a five-game road trip against the Vancouver Canucks. This is the second of three meetings between these two clubs this season. The Canucks picked up a ...

Los Angeles Kings (24-12-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (19-14-10, in the Pacific Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks face the Los Angeles Kings in a matchup of Pacific ...

The Detroit Red Wings got things rolling on home ice this past week, but now they have to go back on the road for a series of tough games. The Red Wings swept their three-game homestand, beating the Montreal Canadiens,