Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks on Oct 25, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:10 | 0.58 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.55 | 2.66 |
| 3rd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:10 | 0.63 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:33 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:54 | MIN | Bobby Brink | Michael McCarron | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 12:55 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Joel Eriksson Ek, Max Shabanov | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 03:38 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 06:24 | VAN | Max Sasson | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 16:53 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.39 | 1.31 |
| High-danger shots | 33 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 32 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26:10 | 0.58 | 3.13 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.55 | 2.66 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:10 | 0.63 | 1.82 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:49 | 0.67 | 1.45 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:40 | 0.49 | 1.43 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.46 | 1.41 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.24 | 1.39 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:28 | 0.29 | 0.73 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.84 | 0.60 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.26 | 0.37 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.09 | 0.23 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:39 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.09 | -0.32 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.14 | -0.33 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.01 | -0.45 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.15 | -0.80 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:59 | 0.06 | -0.91 |
| Guillaume Brisebois | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.01 | -0.97 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | -1.03 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.01 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Minnesota Wild | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.69 | W |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | 0.99 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Oct 25, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.31 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 5.39 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 30 of 34, worth 0.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Oct 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 3.13, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.31 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 5.39, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 34 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 17. High-danger chances went 33 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Calvin Pickard stopped 15 of 17 (-0.69 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 30 of 34 (0.99 goals saved above expected).