Canucks vs Ducks Prediction 4/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 12th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are playing a late game on Saturday against the Sharks, which is not included in this article. The Canucks are 22-48-8 this year after they lost to the Kings by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 26-25, won 36.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from Pettersson, while Tolopilo stopped 22 out of 26 shots, which was an .846 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 2-1 and the Mammoth by a score of 7-4. The Canucks have lost 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 52 points. Vancouver has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.83 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 15 goals and 33 assists, while Filip Hronek has added eight goals and 38 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Nikita Tolopilo, who is 5-11-2 with a 3.66 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 42-32-5 this year after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Anaheim scored the first four goals in the game and they cruised to the easy victory in the third. The Ducks out shot San Jose by a total of 30-19, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Killorn, Vatrano, and Carlson (3), while Dostal stopped 18 out of 19 shots, which was a .947 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Predators by a score of 5-0 and the Flames by a score of 5-3. The Ducks have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 89 points. Anaheim has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 38 goals and 27 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 28 goals and 37 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 30-19-3 with a 3.09 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year. 

Canucks vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a win over the Sharks and they are in desperate need of wins, as they try to win the Pacific. The Ducks are 24-13-3 at home this year, while the Canucks are 14-21-3 on the road. Vancouver is one of the worst teams in the NHL this season and they will be on a back to back here. The Canucks are allowing nearly four goals against per game, so this should be a good opportunity for the Ducks. Take Anaheim -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5