Predictions, Odds & Projected Lineups for Golden Knights vs Canucks Wednesday Night Hockey (Apr. 16)

• The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Vancouver Canucks in the regular season finale for both clubs
• The Knights vs Canucks odds show a pick’em with both teams missing key players
• Read below for our Golden Knights vs Canucks preview, including predictions, odds, and lineups

Two Pacific Division rivals wrap up their 2024-25 campaigns on Wednesday night, as the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights visit the eliminated Vancouver Canucks. The latest Golden Knights vs Canucks odds show equal moneyline for both sides due to roster uncertainty.

The Knights (49-22-10, 108 points) just played last night in Calgary, falling 5-4 in a shootout. They’ve already clinched the Pacific Division crown and a first-round date with the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver (38-29-14, 90 points) was mathematically bounced from postseason contention last week, but has won three of four down the stretch, including a 2-1 OT victory over San Jose on Monday.

Puck drop from Rogers Arena is slated for 10:00 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV. Canadian viewers can catch the action on Sportsnet Pacific.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Prediction

There are plenty of factors to weigh when making a Knights vs Canucks prediction. Vegas is playing its second game in as many nights and has little to gain standings-wise. Head coach Bruce Cassidy will likely continue resting key players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone to avoid injury before the playoffs. Vancouver, meanwhile, would love to end a disappointing season on a high note in front of their home fans.

Still, the on-paper talent gap between these teams is significant, especially with Vancouver’s long injury list. The Canucks will be without first-line center Elias Pettersson, starting goalie Thatcher Demko, and other impact players like Filip Chytil, Tyler Myers and Nils Aman. Vegas ranks top five leaguewide in goals per game (3.33), power play percentage (28.8%) and shots per game (30.3), giving them ample firepower even with a shorthanded lineup.

The Knights have also completely owned this matchup historically, going 21-9-1 all-time against the Canucks, including 9-1-2 at Rogers Arena. They’ve won all three meetings this year by a combined score of 9-4. Vancouver’s 17-15-8 home record pales in comparison to Vegas’ 20-13-7 road mark.

In net, the Knights are expected to start youngster Akira Schmid, who boasts a sparkling .945 save percentage in limited action. Kevin Lankinen will likely go for the Canucks and has struggled lately, allowing 17 goals over his last five starts.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Head-to-Head Stats

Vancouver does have an elite penalty kill, but Vegas holds the clear advantage in most statistical categories. The Knights also lead the NHL in win percentage when trailing at any point (56.8%), showing their ability to make in-game adjustments.

While Vegas doesn’t have much to play for standings-wise, they’ll want to enter the postseason with positive momentum. The Knights won’t be keen on heading into the playoffs on a losing note, especially against a depleted non-playoff team.

At pick’em -110 odds, the more complete Knights offer solid value against the shorthanded Canucks. Back Vegas to get the road victory on Wednesday night, even without Jack Eichel. There are six 50-point getters on this VGK roster, and that depth showed with a 4-goal effort against a desperate Flames team last night.

Knights vs Canucks Odds

Here are the latest Canucks vs Golden Knights betting odds from Caesars Sportsbook:

The oddsmakers have this game lined as a virtual pick’em, with both Vegas and Vancouver at -110 moneyline odds. It’s rare to see the Knights at such a short price, especially against a non-playoff team. The tight line reflects Vegas playing on the second night of a back-to-back and likely resting key players.

Still, getting the more talented team at a pick’em price offers solid value. A $110 wager on the Knights would net $100 in profit with a win. Canucks bettors can get the same -110 odds on their side.

Vancouver is +215 to cover the -1.5 puck line (win by 2+ goals), while Vegas is heavily juiced to +1.5 at -267. The total of 5.5 goals is juiced equally at -110 to both the under and the over. Keep in mind that all three meetings this year stayed under the number.

Odds as of April 16, 2025 at Caesars Sportsbook. Check out our top NHL betting apps with playoffs just around the corner.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Projected Lineups

Golden Knights Projected Lines

Forwards:

Saad-Hertl-Dorofeyev
Smith-Karlsson-Olofsson
Barbashev-Roy-Kolesar
Pearson-Howden-Holtz

Defensemen:

McNabb-Theodore
Hague-Whitecloud
Hutton-Korczak

Goaltenders:

Schmid
Samsonov

Canucks Projected Lines

Forwards:

Hoglander-Suter-Garland
DeBrusk-Mueller-Boeser
Joshua-Raty-Sherwood
O’Connor-Blueger-Karlsson

Defensemen:

Hughes-E.Pettersson
M.Pettersson-Hronek
Kudryavtsev-Mancini

Goaltenders:

Lankinen
Tolopilo

Lineups via NHL.com. Subject to change.

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The Golden Knights will face off against the Canucks in an exciting Wednesday night hockey matchup on April 16th. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games, making this game a highly anticipated one for fans and analysts alike.

The Golden Knights are currently sitting in second place in the West Division with a record of 32-11-2. They have been on a hot streak lately, winning seven of their last ten games. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, with players like Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty leading the way in scoring. On the defensive end, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has been playing at an elite level, posting a .927 save percentage and a 2.09 goals against average.

On the other side, the Canucks are fighting for a playoff spot in the North Division with a record of 19-19-3. They have been inconsistent as of late, winning just four of their last ten games. However, they have shown flashes of brilliance, especially on offense with players like Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat leading the charge. Defensively, goaltender Thatcher Demko has been solid between the pipes, posting a .915 save percentage and a 2.81 goals against average.

In terms of predictions and odds for this game, the Golden Knights are favored to win with odds of -150, while the Canucks are the underdogs with odds of +130. The projected lineups for both teams are expected to feature their top players, with no major injuries reported for either side.

Overall, this Wednesday night hockey matchup between the Golden Knights and Canucks promises to be an exciting and competitive game. With both teams looking to secure important points in the standings, fans can expect a fast-paced and intense game from start to finish. Be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.