Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 5, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 5 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Mikael Granlund | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.74 | 2.11 |
| 2nd | Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 1.72 |
| 3rd | Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.33 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:45 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:26 | ANA | Alex Killorn | John Carlson, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:50 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Leo Carlsson, John Carlson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:13 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:01 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Chris Kreider, John Carlson | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 02:22 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Evander Kane | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 05:45 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Jackson LaCombe, Alex Killorn | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:55 | ANA | Troy Terry | Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.57 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 13 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.74 | 2.11 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.33 | 1.58 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.05 | 1.17 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.35 | 0.92 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.53 | 0.86 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.02 | 0.82 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.32 | 0.71 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:02 | 0.61 | 0.65 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24:01 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:44 | 0.18 | 0.53 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.49 | 0.39 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.20 | 0.29 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:05 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 1.72 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:04 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:36 | 0.55 | 1.01 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.03 | 1.01 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.72 | 0.93 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:06 | 0.31 | 0.76 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 26:27 | 0.23 | 0.35 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:53 | 1.10 | 0.08 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:55 | 0.48 | -0.12 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:29 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.31 | -0.36 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.23 | -0.40 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.05 | -0.59 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.04 | -0.96 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 1.59 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -0.14 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.69 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 4.57 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikael Granlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.11 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 27 of 30, worth 1.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikael Granlund led all skaters at 2.11, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.69 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 4.57, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 34 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 30. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 27 of 30 (1.59 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 33 (-0.14 goals saved above expected).