The Vancouver Canucks showcased a stellar performance in their recent 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, marking a successful California road trip. From an analytics standpoint, this game stood out as one of their best of the season, dominating the scoring chances 19-12 and high-danger chances 9-4.

Defensively, the Canucks executed their game plan effectively, making it challenging for Kings' goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Despite not scoring, Elias Pettersson's defensive efforts against Anže Kopitar's line were notable, limiting them to just one shot on goal.

Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek continued to impress as a defensive pairing, achieving a 2-0 goal advantage and dominating high-danger chances. Their consistent performance solidifies their reputation as one of the top defensive duos in the league.