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.
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) | 2.29 | 3.58 |
| High-danger shots | 0 | 0 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| 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 | — | — |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | — | — |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:31 | — | — |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | — | — |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | — | — |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | — | — |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | — | — |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | — |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | — | — |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.00 | — |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | — | — |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | — |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:38 | — | — |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | — |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:13 | — | — |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | — | — |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | — |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | — |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:39 | — | — |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:45 | — | — |
| Patrick Kane | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:36 | — | — |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:45 | — | — |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:55 | — | — |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | — |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:25 | — | — |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | — |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | — |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | — | — |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | — |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | — | — |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:43 | — | — |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:26 | 0.00 | — |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | — | — |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | — | — |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | — | — |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.00 | — |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.00 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.30 | 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 3.58 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
John Gibson stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.3 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.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.58 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.29, 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 0 to 0.