Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov 16, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 6, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 6 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 23:48 | 0.13 | 2.31 |
| 2nd | Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:25 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Darren Raddysh, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:35 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Erik Cernak, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:26 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:11 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:54 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Mackenzie MacEachern | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 05:51 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Quinn Hughes, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 13:52 | VAN | Mackenzie MacEachern | Filip Hronek, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:57 | VAN | Marcus Pettersson | Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers | 6v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 28 | 18 |
| Blocks | 10 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 23:48 | 0.13 | 2.31 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 1.48 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.41 | 0.90 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Mackenzie MacEachern | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.33 | 0.59 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:21 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.71 | 0.80 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:54 | 0.69 | 0.64 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.19 | 0.27 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Boris Katchouk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.38 | -0.05 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.43 | -0.10 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:24 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.08 | -0.80 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.48 | -1.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.43 | W |
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 12 | 17 | 70.6% | -3.61 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2 on Nov 16, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.81 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.31 on 4 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.43 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–2 on Nov 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 6, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 2.31, on 0G, 4A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.81, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 18 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 30. High-danger chances went 8 to 21.