Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 22, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Philadelphia Flyers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Nikita Grebenkin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:16 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.02 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 10 | 14:19 | 1.21 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:13 | PHI | Nikita Grebenkin | Emil Andrae, Rodrigo Abols | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 05:58 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Nikita Grebenkin, Rodrigo Abols | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 07:49 | PHI | Christian Dvorak | Trevor Zegras, Travis Konecny | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 13:05 | VAN | Max Sasson | Conor Garland, Tyler Myers | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 15:35 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Cam York | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:49 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Noah Cates | 5v6 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 19:42 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Zeev Buium, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 5.11 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Hits | 33 | 14 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 1 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.49 | 0.80 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.16 | 0.79 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.09 | 0.60 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:16 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.02 | 1.43 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 14:19 | 1.21 | 0.95 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:57 | 0.72 | 0.80 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12:55 | 0.48 | 0.75 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.24 | 0.65 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:00 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.46 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | 0.59 | L |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.03 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Dec 22, 2025.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 5.11 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.26 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Grebenkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 23 of 25, worth 1.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Dec 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Grebenkin led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 5.11 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.26, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 25 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 39. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Thatcher Demko stopped 34 of 38 (0.59 goals saved above expected); Dan Vladar stopped 23 of 25 (1.03 goals saved above expected).