A look at some of the analytics from the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
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 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Just like the final score, the Canucks took a beating on the analytics side. The Devils held a 28-15 scoring chances advantage at even strength while also winning the high-danger scoring chances battle 15-9. Ultimately, it was a frustrating night as Vancouver struggled to generate any offensive chances while also continually having issues defending against the rush.
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The heatmap for this game is a good indicator of how badly Vancouver played. While the Canucks did generate some chances close to the net, New Jersey basically lived in the crease, finishing the night with ten high-danger shots. These types of performances are very concerning and show that Vancouver needs to find a way to block more shots while also boxing out the opposition more frequently.
Heatmap by Natural Stat Trick, VAN vs NJD, Oct 30, 2024To wrap things up, one pair that stood out was unsurprisingly Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek. During their 13:34 of ice time of even-strength ice time, the Canucks held a 5-4 shot advantage while not giving up a goal. Vancouver's top pair once again stepped up and were among just a handful of players who had a positive impact on the game.
