Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 09, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 2, Vancouver Canucks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
| 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 | Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.32 | 1.35 |
| 3rd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:16 | 1.44 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:11 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Shane Pinto, Artem Zub | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 18:40 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tim Stützle, Thomas Chabot | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.90 | 1.37 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 56.3% | 43.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 28 |
| Blocks | 9 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 9 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.32 | 1.35 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:16 | 1.44 | 1.30 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.04 | 0.96 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:29 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.51 | 0.90 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.01 | 0.56 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:39 | 0.33 | 0.51 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.03 | 0.28 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:52 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.04 | -0.12 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:01 | 0.19 | -0.12 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.23 | -0.21 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.18 | -0.30 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.06 | -0.31 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.15 | -0.32 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.05 | -0.32 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:10 | 0.02 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 16 | 16 | 100.0% | 1.27 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.95 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2–0 on Mar 09, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.37 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.9 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shane Pinto led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Vancouver Canucks 2–0 on Mar 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 2, Vancouver Canucks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shane Pinto led all skaters at 1.39, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.37 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.9, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 24 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 16. High-danger chances went 14 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 16 of 16 (1.27 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 23 (1.95 goals saved above expected).