The Vancouver Canucks head to Las Vegas for a Pacific Division matchup against the Golden Knights, marking their third meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Canucks, mired in a dismal campaign with the league’s worst record, look to play spoiler and snap a four-game losing streak before the Olympic break. The Golden Knights, sitting in a wild-card spot and coming off a strong homestand, aim to extend their series dominance after splitting the first two games (Vegas won 5-3 on October 30, Vancouver won 4-3 OT on January 10). This clash features Vancouver’s struggling offense against Vegas’s elite goaltending, potentially leading to a low-scoring affair. With injuries impacting Vancouver’s depth and Vegas’s defensive corps, expect the Golden Knights’ home ice advantage to shine in what could be a one-sided contest favoring the hosts.
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada (capacity: 17,500; known for its electric atmosphere and as a tough venue for visitors, especially during Vegas’s playoff push).
Face-Off Time: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. local time).
Broadcast: ESPN+, NHL Network, Sportsnet Pacific (local Canucks), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (local Golden Knights).
Recent Team Forms
Canucks: Losers of four straight and 2-8 in their last 10, Vancouver ranks 29th in goals per game (2.64) and 31st in goals against (3.39), struggling with injuries and defensive breakdowns. Form: L 2-5 vs. ANA, L 1-4 vs. SEA, L 3-4 OT vs. VGK, L 1-3 vs. TBL, W 4-3 OT vs. NSH (averaging 2.2 GPG scored, 3.8 GPG allowed).
Golden Knights: On a three-game win streak and 7-3 in their last 10, Vegas ranks 15th in goals per game (3.02) and 6th in goals against (2.76), with strong goaltending carrying them. Form: W 3-1 vs. PHI, W 4-2 vs. STL, W 5-3 vs. TBL, L 2-3 OT vs. BUF, W 4-3 OT vs. VAN (averaging 3.6 GPG scored, 2.4 GPG allowed).
Injury Report
Canucks:
Out: J.T. Miller (C, Upper Body – IR, expected back early March), Thatcher Demko (G, Knee – IR, expected back mid-February), Elias Pettersson (C, Concussion – IR, expected back early March).
Day-to-Day: Brock Boeser (RW, Upper Body – questionable for February 4).
Golden Knights:
Out: Tomas Hertl (C, Knee – IR, expected back early March), William Karlsson (C, Upper Body – IR, expected back mid-February), Noah Hanifin (D, Lower Body – IR, expected back early March).
Day-to-Day: Ivan Barbashev (LW, Upper Body – questionable for February 4).
Key Player Matchups
Quinn Hughes (Canucks D) vs. Jack Eichel (Golden Knights C): Hughes (team-leading assists) exploits Vegas’ perimeter; Eichel (recent 3G in 3 games) counters with speed.
Teddy Blueger (Canucks C) vs. Mark Stone (Golden Knights RW): Blueger’s defensive role vs. Stone’s scoring (team-leading points).
Filip Hronek (Canucks D) vs. Tomas Hertl (Golden Knights C – Out): Hronek’s physicality vs. stand-in like Pavel Dorofeyev.
Goaltending: Arturs Silovs (Canucks) vs. Adin Hill (Golden Knights): Silovs (.880 SV%) vs. Hill (.912 SV%, recent shutout). Hill edges in form.
Series History
The Golden Knights lead the all-time series 16-10-1. In recent years, Vegas is 6-4 in the last 10, with an average margin of 2.7 goals. Recent games: Golden Knights won 5-3 on October 30, 2025; Canucks won 4-3 OT on January 10, 2026. Over the last 5, the series is 3-2 for Vegas, with totals going over in 3. Road team is 3-2 in last 5.
Betting Trends
ATS: Golden Knights 6-4 ATS in last 10 home games; Canucks 2-8 ATS last 10 road games; Favorites 7-3 ATS in last 10 H2H. Over/Under: Over in 4 of Golden Knights’ last 5; Under in 5 of Canucks’ last 7; Over in 3 of last 5 H2H. Historical: Home teams 6-4 SU in last 10; Over in 3 of last 5.
Game Odds
Vancouver Canucks 6.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 298
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 3, 2026
