Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom ...

Alex Turcotte scored twice and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 5-1.

The Vancouver Canucks are well into the second month of a major slump that's officially knocked them out of a playoff spot. Bouncing back won't get any easier against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Turcotte put the Kings ahead 1-0 on the first shot of the game 51 seconds into the first period, beating defenseman Filip Hronek to the net on a 2-on-1 to redirect Kempe’s centering pass over the right pad of a sliding Demko.

The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks matchup might not be the one for you if you enjoy fast-paced, offensive hockey. However, their fans aren’t too concerned as they battle for playoff positioning.

The Los Angeles Kings continue their western Canadian road trip as they roll into Rain City to take on their Pacific Division foe, the Vancouver Canucks.  Puck drop is slated for 10 pm ET

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The Vancouver Canucks entered Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings in desperate need of a victory, having picked up two points in just one of their previous seven games. Meanwhile ...

Let’s tuck the elephants in the room into bed off the top. Vancouver Canucks star Quinn Hughes has been held to two shots or fewer in six consecutive games, and the Los Angeles Kings allow the fewest shots per game and second-fewest to opposing defensemen.

Los Angeles Kings (24-12-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (19-14-10, in the Pacific Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks face the Los Angeles Kings in a matchup of Pacific ...

The way the Canucks played Thursday, completely unengaged and unfocussed at the start, demonstrated how hollowed out they've become. They're impossible to recognize as last year's team.

The Vancouver Canucks suffered a dismal 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, marking their eighth defeat in their last 10 games.