A look at some of the analytics from the Canucks 5-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Welcome to this edition of "The Stats Behind The Game." This recurring deep dive breaks down the analytics behind each Vancouver Canucks game as recorded by Natural Stat Trick. In this article, we look back on the Canucks most recent 5-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
A solid first period propelled Vancouver to one of their most impressive wins of the season. At even-strength, the Canucks dominated the analytics, winning the scoring chances battle 31-16 while also holding a 17-8 high-danger chances advantage. Whether it was their star players or the bottom six, Vancouver got contributions from everyone, leading to the shutout victory.
While Winnipeg was able to generate some high-danger chances, the Canucks did a great job keeping the puck out of their own zone. Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith only faced six high-danger shots combined in all situations, while Connor Hellebuyck faced 13 just at even strength. From a consistent forecheck to continual puck possession, Vancouver played their game to near perfection, to which Winnipeg had no answer.
Heatmap by Natural Stat Trick, VAN vs WIN, Mar. 9, 2024As for defensive pairs, Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek once again led the charge for the Canucks. The two played 18:36 together at even strength, with Vancouver outshooting the Jets 18-4 when they were on the ice. The duo also posted an xGF% of 82.28, with the Canucks posting a 17-2 advantage in scoring chances and a 10-2 edge in high-danger scoring chances. They have taken their game to another level during this four-game win streak and continue to show that they can dominate against top lines of potential playoff opponents.
Lastly, this may have been the best game Ilya Mikheyev has had in 2024. He led Vancouver with six even-strength shots and registered three individual high-danger scoring chances while throwing two hits. While on the ice, the Canucks had a 12-6 shots advantage, with the Russian winger finishing the night with an xGF% of 62.86. Even though it is frustrating that he can't find the back of the net, if he can continue to have performances like this one, he should break out of his scoring slump sooner rather than later.
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