Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom ...

In goal against Kings

The Vancouver Canucks entered Thursday night's game against the Los ... 5-1. Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper had a relatively easy night, making 20 saves on 21 shots. Meanwhile, Thatcher Demko ...

The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks matchup might not be the one for you if you enjoy fast-paced, offensive hockey. However, their fans aren’t too concerned as they battle for playoff positioning.

Alex Turcotte had two goals and an assist while leading the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Adrian

Los Angeles Kings' Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom left, as Canucks' Filip Hronek (17) and Kings' Phillip Danault, top left, watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

There was a time when we thought this edition of the Vancouver Canucks were close to being a real, serious Stanley Cup contender. Those thoughts feel like they’re in another dimension, another reality at this point.

Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper stopped 20 shots. Thatcher Demko made 16 saves for the Canucks ... Kings: It was the eighth time this season Los Angeles scored five or more goals.

Thatcher Demko made 16 saves for the Canucks ... Turcotte enjoyed the first multi-goal game of his career. Los Angeles Kings' Alex Turcotte (15) celebrates after his goal against the Vancouver ...

Jack Hughes reached 20 goals for the fourth time in his career when he finished off a 2-on-1 with Jesper Bratt 1:58 into the third. Timo Meier, Brett Pesce and Bratt contributed two assists apiece for the Devils, who lost the first two meetings this season to the Flyers.

The Vancouver Canucks have played their way back into the light of the playoff race, and it was probably the best game of the season for goalie Thatcher Demko.

William Nylander scored for Toronto, which has lost three straight in regulation. Joseph Woll had 22 saves. SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for his second shutout of the season, and Florida beat Los Angeles.