Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 17, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 10 | 21:32 | 1.87 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.35 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:41 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Andre Burakovsky, Artyom Levshunov | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:14 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Sam Rinzel | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:49 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Conor Garland, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:42 | VAN | Max Sasson | Filip Hronek, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | VAN | Brock Boeser | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.00 | 4.22 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 26 | 19 |
| Blocks | 10 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 21:32 | 1.87 | 0.95 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.35 | 0.84 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:17 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:55 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:08 | 0.29 | 0.54 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:27 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.61 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:02 | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8:41 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:43 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:47 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:01 | 0.46 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 0.82 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 2.68 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 17, 2025, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 4.22 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 5.0 — Vancouver Canucks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jake DeBrusk led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 10 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 30 of 32, worth 2.68 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake DeBrusk led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 4.22 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 5.0, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 32 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 33. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.