Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
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 | Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.45 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Elias Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.10 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:51 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Zayne Parekh, Joel Farabee | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 01:28 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Paul Cotter, Tom Willander | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 09:04 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Liam Ohgren, Tom Willander | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:33 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:16 | VAN | Aatu Räty | Linus Karlsson, Elias Pettersson | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.75 | 3.29 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 28 | 34 |
| Blocks | 22 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.10 | 1.06 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.28 | 0.46 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:01 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:00 | 0.38 | -0.05 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.10 | -0.24 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.03 | -0.26 |
| Samuel Honzek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.06 | -0.27 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:34 | 0.20 | -0.39 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.45 | 2.29 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.10 | 1.59 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 1.57 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.30 | 1.47 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:30 | 0.53 | 1.07 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.22 | 1.07 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:16 | 0.04 | 1.06 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:52 | 0.02 | 1.04 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.44 | 0.90 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:04 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:08 | 0.19 | 0.01 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:14 | 0.43 | -0.18 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.17 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.75 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.29 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 1.75 — the run of play matched the result, with Vancouver Canucks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Liam Ohgren led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 23 of 24, worth 0.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Liam Ohgren led all skaters at 2.29, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.29 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 1.75, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 24 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 26. High-danger chances went 21 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 22 of 25 (-0.17 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 23 of 24 (0.75 goals saved above expected).