Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights
2025-2026 Season Series: Vancouver 0-1 Vegas
Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 7:00 p.m. Pacific
How to Watch: Sportsnet+, SNP, SCRIPPS, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Vancouver Canucks continue their four-game road trip with their second visit to Sin City against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vancouver sits at 21-43-8 after 72 games, with 50 points, while Vegas sits at 32-26-16 after 74 games, with 80 points. This marks the second of three meetings between these two teams. Vegas won the first meeting, 5-2, on February 4th.
Credit Image: © Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire
The Canucks Story
With five consecutive regulation defeats, Vancouver finds itself entrenched in last place in the NHL. They could potentially clinch last place with a regulation loss tonight. They were dominated yet again by an opportunistic Flames squad, losing 7-3 on Saturday night. The netminding was one of many issues in the game, with Nikita Tolopilo getting pulled after allowing four goals on eleven shots, in his first game in two weeks.
This game will also mark the 1000th game in Evander Kane‘s career. The Vancouver native will have his ceremony when the team returns from their road trip.
The Golden Knights Story
The Golden Knights now lead the NHL in Time Spent Trailing.
VGK have been behind for 1,845 minutes.
Vancouver is the only team within 100 minutes of VGK.
VGK this season
Leading: 26.1%
Trailing: 41.9%
Tied: 32.0%— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) March 25, 2026
Starting Goalies
Below are the projected starters for tonight’s game. Please check social media for the most updated information before locking in your daily fantasy lineups.
For Vancouver, we expect Kevin Lankinen to get the start. In 42 games this season, he has an 8-25-5 record, a 3.65 goals-against average, and an .876 save percentage.
For Vegas, the projected starter is Adin Hill. In 25 games this season, he has a 9-9-5 record, a 3.10 goals-against average, and an .866 save percentage.
Prediction and Best Bets
Despite their struggles, Vegas has the better team here. They need to play from the opening draw and not rely on third-period heroics to save themselves. They cannot let Vancouver steal a valuable two points from them.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-3.
Best Bets
To wrap things up, here are our anytime goal scorer picks. For the Canucks, we will pick Brock Boeser to get a goal. On the Golden Knights’ side, we will pick Jack Eichel to score one.
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