NHL Game Preview: Anaheim Ducks (28-22-3) vs. Vancouver Canucks (17-31-5)

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The Anaheim Ducks (28-22-3) face the Vancouver Canucks (17-31-5) in a Pacific Division matchup where the Ducks look to continue their strong recent form against a Canucks team mired in a dismal slump. Anaheim has won seven of their last 10 games, driven by efficient scoring and solid goaltending, while Vancouver has dropped 14 of their last 15, plagued by injuries and defensive breakdowns. This is the second meeting this season, with Vancouver winning the opener 5-4 on November 27, 2025, thanks to a multi-point effort from Elias Pettersson. With major absences on both sides, expect a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair at Rogers Arena, where Vancouver’s home crowd might provide a spark, but Anaheim’s road resilience could secure the victory and even the series.

Venue Location

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).

The game will be broadcast on KCOP-13, SNP, and Victory+.

Recent Team Forms

The Ducks rank 15th in goals per game (3.17) and 23rd in goals against (3.49), with a power play at 18.1% (22nd) and penalty kill at 78.0% (22nd).

The Canucks are 28th in goals per game (2.55) and 29th in goals against (3.63), with a power play at 19.0% (19th) and penalty kill at 79.0% (21st).

Anaheim Ducks (Last 10 Games: 7-3-0, Avg. 3.6 GPG)

Recent Streak: Lost 1 (to EDM 4-7).

Key Results:

Jan. 26 @ CGY: W 4-3 OT (Strong comeback).

Jan. 23 @ SEA: W 4-2 (Balanced scoring).

Jan. 21 vs. NYR: W 5-3 (Efficient power play).

Jan. 19 vs. LAK: W 3-2 OT.

Jan. 17 vs. COL: W 2-1 SO.

Strengths: Recent road success (7-3-0 in last 10); Efficient offense (3.6 GPG). Weaknesses: Allowing 3.5 GAA; Inconsistent PK in losses.

Vancouver Canucks (Last 10 Games: 1-9-0, Avg. 2.0 GPG)

Recent Streak: Lost 9 straight.

Key Results:

Jan. 27 vs. SJS: L 2-5 (Defensive collapse).

Jan. 25 vs. PIT: L 2-3.

Jan. 23 vs. NJD: L 4-5.

Jan. 21 vs. WSH: L 3-4.

Jan. 19 vs. NYI: L 3-4.

Strengths: Occasional home resilience. Weaknesses: Allowing 4.3 GAA in last 10; Offensive drought (2.0 GPG).

Injury Report

Injuries are substantial, with the Ducks missing multiple top forwards and the Canucks dealing with absences in their forward and defensive groups.

Anaheim Ducks:

Leo Carlsson C Out (Thigh).

Mason McTavish C Out (Upper body).

Troy Terry RW Day to day (Upper Body).

Petr Mrazek G IR (Lower Body).

Frank Vatrano RW Out.

Vancouver Canucks:

Nils Hoglander LW Day to day (Lower-body).

Zeev Buium D Out (Cheekbone).

Marco Rossi C IR (Lower body) expected return Feb 25.

Brock Boeser RW IR (Concussion).

Derek Forbort D Out.

Key

Player Matchups

Ducks Forwards: Killorn-Granlund-Sennecke; Kreider-Harkins-Strome; Viel-Poehling-Gauthier; Johnston-Washe-Moore (adjustments for absences like McTavish, Carlsson, Terry).

Canucks Forwards: DeBrusk-E. Pettersson-Karlsson; O’Connor-Chytil-Lekkerimaki; Ohgren-Blueger-Garland; Kane-Raty-Hoglander (Hoglander questionable).

Ducks Defense: LaCombe-Trouba; Mintyukov-Helleson; Zellweger-Gudas.

Canucks Defense: Myers-Hronek; Hughes-Hughes; Soucy-Myers (adjustments for absences).

Goalies: Ducks – Lukas Dostal (19-12-2, 3.00 GAA, .895 SV%); Canucks – Nikita Tolopilo (2-3-0, 3.72 GAA, .887 SV%).

Key Matchups:

Mikael Granlund vs. Elias Pettersson: Granlund (3 G in last game) vs. Pettersson (+150 to score; points in 3 straight).

Beckett Sennecke vs. Quinn Hughes: Sennecke (43 P in 53 GP) rookie production vs. Hughes’ playmaking.

Cutter Gauthier vs. Tyler Myers: Gauthier (+165 to score) vs. Myers’ physical defense.

Goalie Duel: Dostal vs. Tolopilo: Dostal (6 straight wins) vs. Tolopilo (relief appearance in last loss).

Series History

All-time: Canucks lead 63-59-9-2 (133 games).

Playoffs: Ducks 1-0 series (4-1 in 2007 Conference Semi-Finals).

Recently: Canucks 9-1-0 in last 10 vs Ducks.

This season: Canucks lead 1-0 (Canucks 5-4 on Nov. 27, 2025).

Betting Trends

ATS Trends: Ducks 29-24 ATS (7-3 in last 10); Canucks 24-29 ATS (1-9 in last 10). Ducks 4-1 ATS in last 5 road; Canucks 1-4 ATS in last 5 home. Over in 8 of Ducks’ last 10; Over in 16 of Canucks’ last 25 home (+7.10 units ROI).

Game Odds

Anaheim Ducks                – 155

Vancouver Canucks         6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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