Los Angeles at Vancouver

Vancouver had an eye-opening Game 1 against the Kings in a 4-2 loss, playing lethargic hockey and missing winger Daniel Sedin, who is still ailing and missing another practice. The Canucks also had five power-play opportunities of their own that they squandered. Head coach Alain Vigneault said his second look at the game simply confirmed what he felt immediately after the game that the Kings were clearly the better team in almost every area. The Canucks have now lost five of their last six playoffs games going back to last season's Stanley Cup final. The Canucks are 1-4 in their last five Conference Quarterfinals games and they face a powerhouse LA defense, one ranked No. 2 in the NHL in goals allowed and No. 4 in killing penalties. The Kings are 10-4 in their last 14 against the Western Conference and the underdog is 4-1 in the last five meetings. Play the LA Kings in Game 2.