Canucks vs. Ducks: How to Watch NHL Matchup on April 12

TV channel, streaming info, and injury updates for the Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks game.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:25pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action of a hockey game, with sharp planes of color and form representing the competitive energy of the Ducks and Canucks facing off on the ice.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes NHL matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks, with key players sidelined due to injuries.Anaheim Today

The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL matchup on Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and can be streamed online. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, with the Ducks currently ranked 7th in the Western Conference and the Canucks in 16th place.

Why it matters

This late-season NHL game between two Western Conference teams provides an opportunity for the Ducks to improve their playoff positioning, while the Canucks look to play spoiler despite their disappointing season. Injuries to star players on both sides will also be a factor in how the game unfolds.

The details

The Ducks (42-32-5) are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference with 89 points, while the Canucks (23-48-8) are in 16th place with 54 points. Several key players will be out for this game due to injuries, including Cutter Gauthier, Jansen Harkins, Petr Mrazek, Radko Gudas, and Ross Johnston for the Ducks, and Filip Chytil, Thatcher Demko, Derek Forbort, and Evander Kane for the Canucks.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.

The players

Anaheim Ducks

An NHL team currently ranked 7th in the Western Conference with 89 points.

Vancouver Canucks

An NHL team currently ranked 16th in the Western Conference with 54 points.

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The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Ducks and Canucks will be an important one for the Ducks as they look to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Canucks will be playing to play spoiler despite their disappointing season. Injuries to key players on both sides will be a factor in how the game unfolds.