Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 6, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 6 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
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 | Max Sasson | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:07 | 0.58 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Brock Boeser | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:08 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:08 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Tom Willander, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 02:32 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Zeev Buium, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 06:32 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Marcus Pettersson, Max Sasson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 12:00 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Oliver Moore, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:17 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Alex Vlasic, Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 02:40 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Linus Karlsson, Jake DeBrusk | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:34 | VAN | Max Sasson | — | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:44 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Marco Rossi, Filip Hronek | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.72 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| Hits | 20 | 17 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:07 | 0.58 | 1.59 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.24 | 1.49 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27:12 | 0.04 | 1.38 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.11 | 0.85 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:51 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:04 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.58 | 1.44 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.28 | 0.60 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.37 | 0.59 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.02 | 0.39 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.46 | 0.15 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:22 | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:22 | 0.49 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.47 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -2.08 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6–3 on Mar 06, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.38 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.72 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Max Sasson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6–3 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 6, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Max Sasson led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.38 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.72, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 22 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 23. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 20 of 23 (0.47 goals saved above expected); Arvid Soderblom stopped 16 of 20 (-2.08 goals saved above expected).