Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 01, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.30 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Jonas Brodin | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.01 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:53 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:34 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Mackenzie MacEachern, Aatu Räty | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:49 | MIN | Marco Rossi | Marcus Johansson, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:07 | MIN | Vinnie Hinostroza | Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:46 | MIN | Jonas Brodin | Joel Eriksson Ek, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:00 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Aatu Räty | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:43 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Vinnie Hinostroza | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 3.08 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 26 |
| Blocks | 12 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 1 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.29 | 1.50 |
| Mackenzie MacEachern | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:56 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:50 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:47 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:10 | 0.30 | -0.90 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.30 | 2.13 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.01 | 1.59 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:35 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.42 | 0.80 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.44 | 0.74 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:09 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.13 | -0.95 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.75 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.23 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Nov 01, 2025.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.08 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Nov 01, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.08 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.04, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 28 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.