Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 25:07 | 0.50 | 2.51 |
| 2nd | Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.10 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.28 | 2.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:28 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Max Sasson, Teddy Blueger | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:48 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Jonathan Toews | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:33 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Teddy Blueger, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:12 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Mark Scheifele, Josh Morrissey | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:49 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.57 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Hits | 25 | 15 |
| Blocks | 17 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.10 | 2.04 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.28 | 2.01 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.26 | 1.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:57 | 0.21 | 0.61 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:51 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:49 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.41 | 0.12 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:45 | 0.16 | -0.07 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.15 | -0.42 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.04 | -0.49 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.28 | -0.51 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.05 | -0.58 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.11 | -0.66 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.03 | -0.94 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 25:07 | 0.50 | 2.51 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.05 | 1.39 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.04 | 1.27 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24:27 | 0.15 | 1.13 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.37 | 1.04 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:22 | 1.04 | 0.85 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:09 | 0.52 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.11 | 0.63 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.32 | 0.46 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.11 | -0.07 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.22 | -0.37 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.03 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.91 | O |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.30 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.4 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.57 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.51 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 33 of 36, worth 0.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 2.51, on 1G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.4 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.57, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 23 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 36. High-danger chances went 7 to 15.