Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 12, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.10 | 1.71 |
| 2nd | Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.49 | 1.66 |
| 3rd | Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:47 | 0.66 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:41 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Chris Kreider, Alex Killorn | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:49 | VAN | Curtis Douglas | Aatu Räty, Kirill Kudryavtsev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:37 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Marco Rossi, Filip Hronek | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:28 | VAN | Brock Boeser | — | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 05:05 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Mason McTavish | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:56 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 04:50 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.09 | 3.45 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 16 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.49 | 1.66 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:19 | 0.30 | 1.28 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.19 | 1.06 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:08 | 0.79 | 0.97 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:05 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Kirill Kudryavtsev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Ty Mueller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.07 | 0.46 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:42 | 0.35 | -0.13 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.15 | -0.57 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.20 | -0.61 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.05 | -1.06 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.10 | 1.71 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:47 | 0.66 | 1.44 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:06 | 0.02 | 1.35 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.27 | 1.34 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.55 | 0.94 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:13 | 0.61 | 0.79 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.18 | 0.73 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:32 | 0.05 | 0.68 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.32 | 0.54 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.01 | 0.39 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.37 | 0.34 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:31 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:00 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:12 | 0.21 | -0.07 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.32 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.01 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.45 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.09 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Chris Kreider led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.71 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Chris Kreider led all skaters at 1.71, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.45 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.09, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 26 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 27. High-danger chances went 16 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 24 of 27 (0.32 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 22 of 26 (-1.01 goals saved above expected).