Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Artem Zub | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.05 | 1.48 |
| 2nd | Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.07 | 1.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:36 | OTT | Artem Zub | Shane Pinto, Michael Amadio | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:51 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 01:17 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 3.98 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Hits | 21 | 25 |
| Blocks | 18 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:28 | 0.40 | 1.24 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:49 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.62 | 0.51 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:16 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.49 | 0.07 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:50 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:15 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.16 | -0.18 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:39 | 0.31 | -0.41 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.13 | -0.60 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.07 | -1.36 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Zub | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.05 | 1.48 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.07 | 1.27 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.42 | 1.21 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.17 | 0.92 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.14 | 0.87 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17:47 | 0.49 | 0.82 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:52 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.47 | 0.52 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.15 | 0.42 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.35 | 0.39 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:52 | 0.15 | -0.08 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.47 | -0.13 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.33 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 38 | 40 | 95.0% | 1.59 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.70 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.98 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.9 — Ottawa Senators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Artem Zub led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.48 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 19 of 20, worth 1.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 2, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Artem Zub led all skaters at 1.48, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.98 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.9, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 20 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 40. High-danger chances went 15 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 38 of 40 (1.59 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 19 of 20 (1.7 goals saved above expected).