Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 6 | 15:45 | 0.57 | 2.74 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:45 | 0.40 | 2.56 |
| 3rd | Ryan Hartman | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:30 | 0.51 | 2.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:32 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:00 | VAN | Tom Willander | Teddy Blueger, Max Sasson | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:42 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:23 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:08 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:03 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:52 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 3.91 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.65 | 0.89 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:44 | 0.57 | 0.30 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.16 | 0.27 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:44 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Tom Willander | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Ty Mueller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.16 | -0.22 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:49 | 0.11 | -0.26 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:09 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.11 | -0.66 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.02 | -0.68 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.31 | -0.69 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.15 | -0.80 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | -1.23 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15:45 | 0.57 | 2.74 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:45 | 0.40 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:30 | 0.51 | 2.53 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.24 | 2.32 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:48 | 0.36 | 2.21 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:08 | 0.06 | 1.49 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.20 | 1.09 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.10 | 0.78 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.13 | 0.28 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:57 | 0.47 | 0.27 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:44 | 0.43 | 0.02 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.11 | -0.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | -0.46 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 33 | 93.8% | 0.72 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Apr 02, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.91 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.74 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 of 33, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 2.74, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.91 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.3, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 32 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 39. High-danger chances went 10 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 34 of 38 (-0.46 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 of 33 (0.72 goals saved above expected).