Canucks vs Kings: A Tight Contest Ends in a 1-1 Tie After First Period
The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks battled to a 1-1 draw after the first period of their game on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The game, a key matchup in the 2025-26 regular season (Game 78 of 82 for the Kings), showcased a competitive spirit from both sides.
First Period Highlights
The Kings struck first with a goal from Adrian Kempe at 1:29, assisted by Brandt Clarke and Artemi Panarin. The Canucks responded at 14:17 with a goal from Marcus Pettersson, assisted by Brock Boeser and Liam Ohgren. As of 4:23 remaining in the first period, the score remained tied.
Team Lineups
Here’s a look at the LA Kings’ lineup and rushes as reported by Zach Dooley (@DooleyLAK) on April 10, 2026:
- Forwards: Panarin – Kopitar – Kempe
- Forwards: Moore – Byfield – Laferriere
- Forwards: Armia – Laughton – Wright
- Forwards: Malott – Helenius – Ward
- Defense: Anderson – Doughty
- Defense: Edmundson – Clarke
- Defense: Dumoulin – Ceci
- Defense: Forsberg
- Goalie: Kuemper
Game Details
- WHO: Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) vs. Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8)
- WHAT: 2025-26 Regular-Season Game 78/82
- WHEN: Thursday, April 9 @ 7:30 PM Pacific
- WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
The Kings were coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening, demonstrating their ability to compete in close games. This game against the Canucks promised to be another exciting contest.
Where to Watch & Listen
Fans could catch the game live on FanDuel Sports Network So-Cal, the ESPN LA App, and the LA Kings App.
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Stay tuned for further updates as the game progresses!
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