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Vegas Golden Knights Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Vancouver Canucks in Pacific Division Showdown on April 6, 2025

The 2024-25 NHL season will see the Vegas Golden Knights facing off against the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Division showdown at Rogers Arena on Sunday, April 6, 2025. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Golden Knights having won the previous two encounters with a score of 3-1 each time. Vegas is the favorite to win, with opening odds of -150 and the current line at Vegas -161. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on this match, as well as our top NHL picks for Sunday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights -161 | Canucks +143
• Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+150) | Canucks +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 62%.

Vegas vs Vancouver Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights looked to bounce back from a two-game losing streak as they visited the Calgary Flames on Sunday night, following defeats to the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. Goalie Adin Hill started five straight games in place of the injured Ilya Samsonov, with backup Akira Schmid yet to allow a goal in two relief appearances this season. Hill was expected to start against the Flames, while Schmid was slated to play against the Canucks. Despite their recent losses, Vegas still held the top spot in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings. The team has a power ranking of 5, ranking 6th in offense, 7th in defense, and boasts a record of 46-22-8 for the season.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks faced the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon in hopes of ending a three-game losing streak. In their previous games, they suffered losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, and Seattle Kraken. Despite a disappointing performance from Thatcher Demko in their last game, he was confirmed to start against the Ducks. The Canucks, currently ranked fifth in the Pacific Division, were eight points behind the bottom wild card in the Western Conference. On the offensive side, the Canucks are ranked #23, scoring an average of 2.84 goals per game, and on defense, they are ranked #20, giving up an average of 3.12 goals per game. The Canucks have an overall record of 35-28-13 and recently had a 1-2-0 record against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Golden Knights Poised for Victory Against Canucks with Superior Depth and Quality

In the upcoming match, the Golden Knights appear to have the advantage over the Canucks due to their superior depth and quality. Based on past performances, it is reasonable to predict that the Golden Knights will secure a victory over the Canucks for the third time this season. In their last encounter, Vegas outshot Vancouver 35-34 and managed to overcome a 1-0 deficit. Akira Schmid, with a record of 14-18-3, a 2.83 GAA, and a .900 save percentage in his career, will be motivated to showcase his abilities. Conversely, Kevin Lankinen has struggled in his recent starts, conceding 14 goals on 78 shots. It will be interesting to observe how both goaltenders perform in this highly anticipated match.

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