The Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5) host the Vancouver Canucks (23-48-8) after John Carlson recorded a hat trick in the Ducks’ 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The matchup on Sunday starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Sunday’s hockey action.

The Canucks are 2-8-0 over their last 10 games, scoring 27 goals while giving up 42 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored 10 goals (40.0%).

Canucks vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Ducks 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-309)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks are 17-5-22 in overtime matchups on their way to a 42-32-5 overall record.
Anaheim is 15-5-5 (35 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
In the nine games this season the Ducks recorded just one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
Anaheim has finished 4-7-1 in the 12 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
The Ducks are 37-12-3 in the 52 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 77 points).
In the 22 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 34 points after finishing 15-3-4.
In the 43 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 24-16-3 (51 points).
The Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Ducks finished 16-13-2 in those contests (34 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have earned a record of 8-8-16 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 23-48-8.
Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-16-4 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 35 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 9-14-3 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 5-19-2 (12 points).
The Canucks’ opponents have had more shots in 52 games. The Canucks finished 18-28-6 in those contests (42 points).

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Canucks vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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