Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Detroit Red Wings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.31 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Patrick Kane | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.44 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.08 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:31 | DET | Patrick Kane | Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin | 5v3 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:09 | DET | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | James van Riemsdyk, J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:03 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Kiefer Sherwood, Brock Boeser | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:10 | DET | J.T. Compher | James van Riemsdyk, Axel Sandin-Pellikka | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:07 | DET | Patrick Kane | Andrew Copp | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:10 | DET | Lucas Raymond | — | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.95 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 24 | 13 |
| Blocks | 14 | 27 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 1.13 | 0.85 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:38 | 0.03 | -0.30 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.31 | 1.59 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.44 | 1.50 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.08 | 1.49 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:45 | 0.63 | 1.39 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.29 | 1.33 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:25 | 0.71 | 0.59 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:26 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.16 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.12 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Jan 08, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.64 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Lucas Raymond led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lucas Raymond led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.64 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.95, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 17 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 (-1.16 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 23 of 24 (2.12 goals saved above expected).