Puck drop Is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
Broadcast: ESPN+ (national), SCRIPPS / SNP (regional), Sportsnet Pacific (Canucks)
This Pacific Division matchup pits a struggling, eliminated Canucks team against a Golden Knights squad still in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Vegas enters on a three-game slide but boasts strong home dominance and depth; Vancouver is mired in a five-game losing streak with a decimated roster and little left to play for beyond development and pride.
Team
Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)
Canucks (1-9-0 or worse in last 10; 0-5-0 in last 5):
Mar 28/29: L 3-7 vs CGY
Mar 26: L 0-4 vs LAK
Mar 24: L 3-5 vs ANA
Mar 21: L 1-3 vs STL
Mar 19: L 2-6 vs TBL
Vancouver has been outscored heavily in recent contests, averaging under 2.5 goals per game while allowing 4+ in most losses.
Golden Knights (4-6-0 in last 10; 2-3-0 in last 5):
Mar 28: L 4-5 vs WSH
Mar 26: L 3-4 (OT) vs EDM
Mar 24: L 1-4 @ WPG
Mar 22: W 3-2 @ DAL
Recent prior: Mixed results with defensive lapses at home but strong road wins earlier.
Vegas has dropped three straight (including two at T-Mobile Arena) but remains dangerous when controlling pace.
Injury Report
Vancouver Canucks:
Thatcher Demko (G) – OUT for season (hip)
Filip Chytil (C) – OUT (face; IR, expected out until at least early April)
Derek Forbort (D) – OUT (undisclosed; long-term IR)
Additional depth forwards/defensemen frequently sidelined.
Canucks are extremely thin in net and up front.
Vegas Golden Knights:
William Karlsson (C) – OUT (lower body; LTIR)
Jonas Rondbjerg (RW) – OUT (lower body; IR)
Carter Hart (G) – OUT (lower body/leg; IR, expected return monitoring)
Mark Stone (RW) – Previously day-to-day (arm) but recent updates suggest possible availability; monitor closely.
Knights depth is tested but still far superior to Vancouver’s.
Injuries tilt heavily toward Vegas having the edge in goaltending and forward options—final confirmations on Stone/Hart could move lines.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
Elias Pettersson / Brock Boeser vs. Vegas defense (Theodore, Pietrangelo if active): Canucks’ top-line scoring vs. Knights’ structured blueline and goaltending.
Jack Eichel / Mark Stone (if active) vs. Canucks depleted back end: Vegas’ speed and playmaking should exploit Vancouver’s thin defense and goaltending.
Goaltending battle: Canucks (likely Lankinen or backup) vs. Knights’ netminder (likely Hill or Schmid) – Vegas has the clear advantage.
Special teams & physicality: Canucks PP (19.2%) vs. Knights PK (strong); expect Vegas to dominate forecheck and board battles at home.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
2025-26: Vegas leads the season series (1-0 so far; prior Feb 4 meeting won by VGK).
All-time: Golden Knights dominate (Vegas ~17-7-2 or better recent; Canucks 7-17-2 lifetime).
Vancouver has lost the last five meetings; Vegas took the most recent clash comfortably.
Betting Trends
VGK strong ATS as home favorites vs. weak Pacific opponents; Canucks 0-5 SU in last 5 vs. Vegas and 1-11 SU on recent road games.
Totals Over in 6 of Vancouver’s last 9 Western Conference games; VGK games trending higher lately despite skid.
Game Odds
Vancouver Canucks 6.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 360
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 29, 2026
