{"id":487175,"date":"2026-04-07T09:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=487175"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:11:00","slug":"nhl-predictions-vegas-golden-knights-vancouver-canucks-april-7th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/07\/nhl-predictions-vegas-golden-knights-vancouver-canucks-april-7th\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks, April 7th"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey<\/i> 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\u00a0Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> taking on the Vancouver Canucks<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

NHL Predictions:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights
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2025-2026 Season Series: <\/span><\/strong>Vegas 2-0 Vancouver<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>10<\/span>:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 7:00 p.m. Pacific<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a>: Sportsnet+, SNP, SCRIPPS, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vancouver Canucks wrap up a quick two-game home stand against the surging Vegas Golden Knights in Tuesday night action. Vegas sits at 35-26-16 after 77 games, with 86 points, while Vancouver sits at 22-46-8 after 76 games, with 52 points. This marks the third and final meeting between these two teams. Vegas won the last meeting just one short week ago, 4-2, on March 30th.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Credit Image: \u00a9 Alex Cave\/ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n

The Golden Knights Story<\/h3>\n
Did Vancouver spark the Golden Knights, or did John Tortorella? After losing six of the last seven games, going into the game against Vancouver on March 30th, Vegas has strung together three-consecutive wins since then. Although their Stanley Cup Playoff berth has not been assured just yet, they find themselves in a much better position than they were a week ago. They have started to play a more complete game under new coach John Tortorella, with impressive wins against Pacific Division opponents. This improvement of play could not have come at a better time.<\/div>\n

The Canucks Story<\/h3>\n

While the Canucks have found the back of the net more often in the last stretch of games, defence has been a huge issue. In the last five games, they have scored 19 goals, but allowed 29. That is almost six goals allowed per game. However, for the fans, watching high-event hockey like this may not be the worst thing, given that the Canucks have already clinched last place in the NHL for this season. All Vancouver can hope for is for the players to have fun out there in these final few games.<\/p>\n

On the injury front, Kevin Lankinen<\/a> is dealing with an upper-body issue, which led to Jiri Patera<\/a> getting called up from Abbotsford. Patera will likely back up Nikita Tolopilo<\/a> for tonight’s game.<\/p>\n

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Adam Foote says Kevin Lankinen is out with an upper body issue. https:\/\/t.co\/dKVHyMFIzF<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n