Hughes scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Kings. Hughes got the Canucks on the board at 14:52 of the second period, though the Kings answered with a goal just over a minute later.

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Edmonton Oilers (29-13-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (19-15-10, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia;

Since the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks met in the postseason last spring, they have been heading in the opposite direction.

Following Vancouver's decisive 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, head coach Rick Tocchet voiced some frustration with star forward J.T. Miller's game. "He's struggling. He's caught in between. Seems like every time he's on the ice, something bad happens," Tocchet told reporters in the post-game press conference.

A trade with the Devils makes a lot of sense, as New Jersey has some intriguing pieces that Canucks should be interested in. The biggest name that could be available is right-shot defenceman Simon Nemec,

NHL Game recap for the Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Vancouver Canucks game on January 16, 2025. Follow every play as it happens throughout the NHL season on CBS Sports and the CBS Sports app.

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.