Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.36 | 1.35 |
| 2nd | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.74 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.37 | 1.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:24 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Alex Steeves, Hampus Lindholm | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:48 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Filip Hronek, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:25 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:44 | VAN | Filip Hronek | Zeev Buium | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:41 | BOS | Fraser Minten | David Pastrnak, Mason Lohrei | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.79 | 3.51 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Hits | 16 | 32 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.74 | 1.28 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.37 | 1.27 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:47 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.02 | 1.01 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:30 | 0.97 | 0.94 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.33 | 0.54 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.46 | 0.54 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.30 | 0.53 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:35 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:59 | 0.08 | -0.09 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.00 | -1.12 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.36 | 1.35 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30:01 | 0.21 | 1.18 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.30 | 1.10 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:10 | 1.14 | 0.54 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.16 | 0.42 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:07 | 0.14 | 0.40 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:14 | 0.19 | 0.37 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.07 | -0.23 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.04 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 32 | 34 | 93.9% | 1.00 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 22 | 85.7% | 0.93 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Jan 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.51 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.79 — Boston Bruins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Linus Karlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.35 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Linus Karlsson led all skaters at 1.35, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.51 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.79, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 21 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 33. High-danger chances went 15 to 20.