The Stats Behind Game #67: Utah 3, Canucks 1

Welcome to this edition of the Vancouver Canucks post-game analytics report. This recurring deep dive breaks down the analytics behind each Canucks game as recorded by Natural Stat Trick. In this article, we look back on Vancouver's most recent 3-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. 

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The Canucks were heavily outplayed from an analytics perspective during their defeat to the Utah Hockey Club. Utah held a 20-15 even-strength scoring chances advantage and won the even-strength high-danger scoring chances battle 11-5. Maybe the most disappointing part from the analytics is that Vancouver only generated one high-danger chance on the power play despite having over six minutes with the man advantage. 

As for the heatmap, it displays how problematic the Canucks offence was. Vancouver struggled to create chances from in tight and was only able to generate one high-danger shot the entire game. While fatigue may have been an issue in this game, as the Canucks played back-to-back, the lack of traffic and tips in front of Karel Vejmelka was concerning. 

When it comes to standouts, one easy selection was Quinn Hughes, who scored Vancouver's only goal of the game. During his 23:58 of even-strength ice time, the Canucks held an 8-5 shots advantage and won the scoring chances battle 9-4. Ultimately, it was another successful night for the captain, who now has points in three straight games. 

To wrap things up, the trio of Dakota Joshua, Pius Suter and Conor Garland had yet another impressive outing. During their 10:43 of ice time, Vancouver had an xGF% of 64.28 and won the scoring chances battle 6-3. If this line continues to win their matchup, it will be a massive boost for the Canucks as they look to secure a postseason spot.  

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