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 | Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.32 | 0.85 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:16 | 1.30 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.32 | 0.85 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:16 | 1.30 | 0.80 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.45 | 0.59 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:29 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:39 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:52 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:01 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:10 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 16 | 16 | 100.0% | 1.53 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 2.37 | 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.
Ridly Greig led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.85 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 23, worth 2.37 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 — Ridly Greig led all skaters at 0.85, on 1G, 0A 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 (1.53 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 23 (2.37 goals saved above expected).