Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 6, Vancouver Canucks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 0 |
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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.21 | 2.82 |
| 2nd | Kasperi Kapanen | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.43 | 2.68 |
| 3rd | Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:32 | 0.26 | 2.61 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:11 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Curtis Lazar, Jake Walman | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:49 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:42 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ty Emberson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 14:31 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Isaac Howard, Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 15:08 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 2nd 16:34 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | — | 5v5 | 6–0 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.33 | 2.98 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 55.9% | 44.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Hits | 15 | 19 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.21 | 2.82 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.43 | 2.68 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:32 | 0.26 | 2.61 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.02 | 2.12 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:09 | 1.69 | 1.91 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.73 | 1.90 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:59 | 0.19 | 1.85 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.22 | 1.64 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.38 | 1.56 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:29 | 0.43 | 1.27 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.07 | 1.16 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.86 | 1.09 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.41 | 0.11 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.02 | -0.63 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:01 | 0.23 | 0.37 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:21 | 1.34 | 0.08 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.16 | -0.25 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.14 | -0.38 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.07 | -0.42 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.16 | -0.47 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.17 | -0.56 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:56 | 0.09 | -0.64 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.04 | -0.69 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:46 | 0.39 | -0.89 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.06 | -1.00 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.01 | -1.19 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.02 | -1.22 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:00 | 0.10 | -1.52 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -1.57 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.04 | -1.89 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 31 | 31 | 100.0% | 2.97 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 35 | 82.9% | -0.52 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–0 on Jan 17, 2026, a decisive 6-goal win.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.98 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 5.33 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.82 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of 31, worth 2.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–0 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Vancouver Canucks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters at 2.82, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.98 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 5.33, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 35 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 31. High-danger chances went 17 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of 31 (2.97 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 29 of 35 (-0.52 goals saved above expected).