Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:10 | 0.24 | 3.37 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24:50 | 0.41 | 3.11 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.54 | 2.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:37 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Ryan McDonagh | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:49 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:16 | TBL | Yanni Gourde | Darren Raddysh, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:31 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Erik Cernak, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 12:06 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Brock Boeser, Marco Rossi | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 07:04 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Marco Rossi | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 07:36 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Erik Cernak | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 10:35 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.75 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 25 |
| Blocks | 14 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:10 | 0.24 | 3.37 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 24:50 | 0.41 | 3.11 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.54 | 2.77 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:01 | 0.38 | 2.70 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.10 | 2.41 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.05 | 1.37 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:30 | 0.11 | 1.19 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.01 | 1.14 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:57 | 0.21 | 1.02 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.13 | 0.70 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:44 | 0.03 | -0.09 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.16 | 1.08 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.27 | 0.52 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.13 | 0.49 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.03 | -0.00 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.14 | -0.34 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:23 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.07 | -0.46 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:55 | 0.39 | -0.56 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.26 | -0.74 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.03 | -0.75 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.05 | -0.95 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.03 | -1.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.16 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 31 | 80.0% | -3.20 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Mar 19, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.02 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.75 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.37 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 3.37, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.02 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.75, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 30 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 19 of 21 (-0.16 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 25 of 31 (-3.2 goals saved above expected).