Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.52 | 2.27 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 2 | 0 | 7 | 20:40 | 0.97 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.40 | 1.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:32 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Paul Cotter, Filip Chytil | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:35 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Brock Boeser | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:30 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:23 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brayden Point | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:04 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:57 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.65 | 5.79 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Hits | 17 | 21 |
| Blocks | 16 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.19 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.16 | 0.37 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.15 | 0.03 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.25 | -0.02 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.28 | -0.03 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.06 | -0.27 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.13 | -0.44 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.02 | -0.49 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:49 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.20 | -0.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.11 | -0.89 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:51 | 0.00 | -1.81 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.52 | 2.27 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 20:40 | 0.97 | 2.09 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.40 | 1.86 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.09 | 1.82 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:23 | 0.11 | 1.57 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.19 | 1.53 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.18 | 1.31 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:00 | 1.20 | 1.28 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:10 | 0.38 | 0.73 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.30 | 0.68 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.50 | 0.57 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.60 | 0.55 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.07 | 0.42 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.07 | 0.40 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:36 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | 0.29 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Tampa Bay Lightning | 12 | 14 | 85.7% | -0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Oct 17, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.79 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.65 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brayden Point led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.27 on 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden Point led all skaters at 2.27, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.79 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.65, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 14 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 35. High-danger chances went 20 to 25.