Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Vancouver Canucks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 5 |
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 | Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.28 | 2.22 |
| 2nd | Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.22 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.11 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:49 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Marco Rossi, Brock Boeser | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:41 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:40 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Brock Boeser, Marco Rossi | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 17:46 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Brock Boeser, Liam Ohgren | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:28 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:27 | VAN | Aatu Räty | Evander Kane, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 14:25 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Linus Karlsson, Tom Willander | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.88 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Hits | 27 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.52 | 1.21 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.30 | 1.03 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.08 | 0.77 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:34 | 0.51 | 0.66 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.13 | 0.40 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:29 | 0.42 | 0.07 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8:23 | 0.54 | 0.02 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.55 | -0.08 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:32 | 0.25 | -0.22 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.03 | -0.56 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:28 | 0.01 | -1.24 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.28 | 2.22 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.22 | 1.98 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.11 | 1.82 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.28 | 1.74 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.65 | 1.38 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.01 | 1.36 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.21 | 1.09 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.15 | 0.96 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.19 | 0.53 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:47 | 0.05 | -0.37 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.09 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -1.64 | L |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.62 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Mar 17, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.83 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.88 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Marco Rossi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.22 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Mar 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 5, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Marco Rossi led all skaters at 2.22, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.83 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.88, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 23 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 22. High-danger chances went 16 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 22 (-1.64 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 21 of 23 (1.62 goals saved above expected).