Kings Blank Canucks, Trim Wild-Card Deficit to 1 Point

Los Angeles dominates Vancouver in 4-0 victory, keeping playoff hopes alive

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:01am

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The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Thursday night, with eight players tallying at least one point. The win moves the Kings to within one point of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore each had a goal and an assist, while Darcy Kuemper recorded 19 saves for his third shutout of the season.

Why it matters

The Kings' victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, as they continue to battle for a wild-card spot in the tight Western Conference race. Meanwhile, the loss officially eliminates the Canucks from playoff contention, marking the end of their season.

The details

The Kings dominated the game, outshooting the Canucks 34-19. Scott Laughton opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period, and Trevor Moore and Artemi Panarin added goals in the second period to give Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. Byfield sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third period.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • The Kings snapped a four-game skid (0-1-3) with the victory.

The players

Quinton Byfield

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Trevor Moore

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Darcy Kuemper

The goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings who recorded 19 saves for his third shutout of the season.

Kevin Lankinen

The goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks who made 34 saves in the loss.

Artemi Panarin

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The Kings return home for a seven-game homestand, beginning Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. The Canucks embark on a four-game road trip, starting with a visit to Calgary to face the Flames on Saturday.

The takeaway

This game was a crucial victory for the Kings as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference race. The loss officially eliminates the Canucks from postseason contention, marking the end of their season.