Interim head coach DJ Smith and the Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) look to continue building momentum in the standings in the West in the Pacific Division this regular season down the stretch in this upcoming next couple of weeks on Thursday night (April 9) against the Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8). The question tonight late this week is whether Smith and the Kings' coaching staff can continue winning games in the standings this regular season down the stretch on home ice vs. Vancouver in the Pacific Division.
The Kings are battling a couple of key teams in the West in the Pacific Division down the stretch this regular season in the standings, including the in-state rival Anaheim Ducks. The Nashville Predators are also right there in the standings in the West in this upcoming next couple of weeks for the wildcard spot this upcoming spring in the postseason.
Reaching the postseason remains the ultimate goal for Smith and the Kings' coaching staff this regular season down the stretch this month in early-to-mid April.
Here's a look at the TV/streaming information, start time, and radio broadcast information for the matchup between the Kings and Canucks on home ice at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, on April 9.
How to watch the Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
- Live Streaming: ESPN+
- TV: FDSN
- Radio: ESPN LA App
The Pacific Division matchup tonight on home ice at Crypto Arena for the Kings against the Canucks will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network West. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, and the radio broadcast is available on the ESPN LA app.
Los Angeles Kings projected roster vs. the Vancouver Canucks
Forwards
Artemi Panarin – Anze Kopitar – Adrian Kempe
Trevor Moore – Quinton Byfield – Alex Laferriere
Joel Armia – Scott Laughton – Jared Wright
Jeff Malott – Sammy Helenius – Taylor Ward
*Mathieu Joseph and Alex Turcotte
Defensemen
Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
Mikey Anderson – Drew Doughty
Cody Ceci – Brian Dumoulin
*Jacob Moverare
Goalies
Anton Forsberg
Darcy Kuemper
*Indicates a healthy scratch
Projected starting goalies for the Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks
Kings: Anton Forsberg
Canucks:Â Nikita Tolopilo