THN's The Big Show- Canucks Contenders Or Not Welcome to this edition of the Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/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 5-1 loss [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/game-day/canucks-cant-keep-rolling-fall-5-1-to-boston] to the Boston Bruins. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: MUST SEE: Canucks Max Sasson Scores First Career NHL Goal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/must-see-canucks-max-sasson-scores-first-career-nhl-goal] What The Analytics Say About Vincent Desharnais' First 17 Games With The Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/what-the-analytics-say-about-vincent-desharnais-first-17-games-with-the-vancouver-canucks-2024] Canucks World Juniors Throwback 2: Russia [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-world-juniors-throwback-2-russia] It wasn't just the score that was problematic, but also the analytics. While the Canucks won the even-strength scoring chances battle 22-20, they were embarrassed on the high-danger scoring chances scoreboard, allowing 16 compared to producing seven. A big reason for the discrepancy was the first, where Boston recorded 12 compared to zero created by Vancouver. As for the heatmap, it shows the Canucks inability to protect the front of the net. By the end of the game, Thatcher Demko had faced 15 high-danger shots, with only three getting past him. After a solid effort against the Florida Panthers, it felt as though Vancouver forgot how to play defence, with the Bruins taking control of the game from the opening puck drop. Heatmap by Natural Stat Trick, VAN vs BOS, Dec 14, 2024 [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExNDA4NDI2NDMxOTQ4Nzg4/20242025-20486-all.png] Heatmap by Natural Stat Trick, VAN vs BOS, Dec 14, 2024 Lastly, one of the few players who did have a good game was J.T. Miller. He threw seven hits, went 12 for 19 in the faceoff dot and recorded the primary assist on the only goal. Miller also had an xGF% of 63.43, with the Canucks posting an 11-5 even-strength scoring chances advantage when he was on the ice. Overall, Miller performed strongly in his second game back. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5MjcxMTM4NzY3OTM5MzY1/subscribe2024-front-banner.jpg]
