Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers on Oct 11, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, New York Rangers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| New York Rangers score | 6 |
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 | Will Cuylle | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.72 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Tye Kartye | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.28 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.11 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:27 | NYR | Tye Kartye | J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:04 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Jonathan Lekkerimäki | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:09 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Noah Laba | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:56 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Brendan Gallagher, Drew O'Connor | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:25 | NYR | Tye Kartye | J.T. Miller, Vladislav Gavrikov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 01:04 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 05:57 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Adam Fox, Mika Zibanejad | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 15:22 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Eeli Tolvanen, Braden Schneider | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Hits | 33 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.11 | 0.95 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.26 | 0.82 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.21 | 0.72 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.03 | 0.63 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:12 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:55 | 0.41 | -0.14 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
| Guillaume Brisebois | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.08 | -0.74 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.08 | -0.76 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.04 | -0.77 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.15 | -0.80 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.19 | -0.92 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Cuylle | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.72 | 1.96 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.28 | 1.94 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.11 | 1.90 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.47 | 1.77 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.00 | 1.62 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.04 | 1.59 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.27 | 1.46 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.33 | 1.36 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.11 | 1.34 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.11 | 1.32 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.05 | 1.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.37 | 1.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Cole Beaudoin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.18 | -0.00 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.03 | -0.99 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 25 | 76.0% | -2.79 | L |
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.14 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Oct 11, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New York Rangers generated 3.21 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.86 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Will Cuylle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Oct 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 6, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Will Cuylle led all skaters at 1.96, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 3.21 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.86, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 21 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 25. High-danger chances went 18 to 29.