Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Vancouver Canucks on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Vancouver Canucks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 0 |
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 | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.01 | 1.73 |
| 2nd | Nate Danielson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.40 | 1.32 |
| 3rd | Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.01 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:14 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | J.T. Compher, Michael Rasmussen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:15 | DET | Andrew Copp | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:52 | DET | Nate Danielson | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Marco Kasper | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 15:29 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond | 6v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.67 | 4.40 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 15 | 27 |
| Blocks | 23 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.01 | 1.73 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.40 | 1.32 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:18 | 0.58 | 0.94 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:54 | 0.25 | 0.93 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.02 | 0.77 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.34 | 0.67 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.19 | 0.52 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:05 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:50 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.23 | 0.09 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:46 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:38 | 0.22 | -0.34 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.01 | 1.21 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:06 | 1.04 | 0.78 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.12 | 0.67 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:15 | 0.30 | 0.43 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:35 | 0.76 | 0.31 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.22 | 0.23 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:58 | 0.60 | 0.02 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:46 | 0.15 | -0.01 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.14 | -0.01 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.36 | -0.03 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.07 | -0.26 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.03 | -0.35 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.04 | -0.60 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.06 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 3.90 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -1.77 | L |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.94 |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–0 on Dec 08, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.4 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.67 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Axel Sandin-Pellikka led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.73 on 2 assists.
John Gibson stopped 39 of 39, worth 3.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–0 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Vancouver Canucks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Axel Sandin-Pellikka led all skaters at 1.73, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.4 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.67, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 21 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 39. High-danger chances went 7 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 39 of 39 (3.9 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 11 of 14 (-1.77 goals saved above expected).