Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Anaheim Ducks on Nov 26, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
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 | Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:42 | 1.06 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Tom Willander | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:49 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Max Sasson, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:47 | VAN | Evander Kane | Tom Willander, Filip Hronek | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:09 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Cutter Gauthier | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:04 | VAN | Conor Garland | Brock Boeser, Tom Willander | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:19 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:34 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Beckett Sennecke, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 15:58 | VAN | Max Sasson | Filip Hronek, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:08 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Elias Pettersson | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:53 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Chris Kreider | 6v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.95 | 4.96 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 13 | 15 |
| Blocks | 17 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.05 | 1.33 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:58 | 0.21 | 1.29 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.58 | 0.79 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:52 | 0.31 | 0.79 |
| Conor Garland | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:05 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:25 | 1.09 | 0.65 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:49 | 0.38 | 0.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:28 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.54 | 0.60 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.47 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:58 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:16 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25:42 | 1.06 | 2.08 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 23:02 | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:27 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.14 | 0.59 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.75 | 0.54 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:18 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:58 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:28 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:22 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 37 | 41 | 90.2% | 1.26 | W |
| Petr Mrazek | Anaheim Ducks | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.04 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Nov 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.96 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.95 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jackson LaCombe led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 37 of 41, worth 1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Nov 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson LaCombe led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.96 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.95, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 28 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 41. High-danger chances went 15 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 37 of 41 (1.26 goals saved above expected); Petr Mrazek stopped 23 of 27 (0.04 goals saved above expected).