The Stats Behind Game #74: Jets 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 Winnipeg Jets. 

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Just like the final score, this game was very close from an analytics perspective. The Jets won the even-strength scoring chances battle 21-20 while also holding a 9-8 even-strength high-danger scoring chances advantage. Overall, it was an impressive effort for Vancouver, considering that this was the finale of a six-game road trip. 

As for the heatmap, the Canucks did a good job defensively, considering that they were playing the best team in the NHL. Thathcer Demko only faced 11 total high-danger shots, with only six of those coming at even strength. In the end, only generating one high-danger shot on the power play made a huge difference, as a goal with the man advantage could have led to a better result.

To wrap things up, Vancouver's xGF% leader at even strength on the night was Linus Karlsson. During his 8:10 of even-strength ice time, the Canucks held a 5-3 shots advantage and won the scoring chances battle 4-1. Ultimately, Karlsson had a strong road trip and is showing that he is ready to compete for a full-time roster spot next season. 

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