The Stats Behind Game #71: Canucks 4, Devils 3 (SO)
Mar 24, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) controls the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) defends during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn ImagesWelcome 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 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils.
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This game was very even from an analytics perspective. The Canucks held a slight edge in even-strength scoring chances by a count of 33-32, while also winning the even-strength high-danger scoring chances battle 17-13. Considering that Vancouver was missing half of their top six, the Canucks played a strong game and were able to skate away with a crucial two points.
As for the heatmap, both teams struggled to protect the crease in this game. Five of the six goals in regulation came off high-danger shots, with both Vancouver and New Jersey having no issues crashing the net. That being said, the Canucks did do a great job generating high-danger shots, as they finished with 13 compared to five from the Devils.
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils, March 24, 2025, Natural Stat Trick When it comes to a standout forward line, that would be the trio of Drew O'Connor, Aatu Räty and Kiefer Sherwood. During their 6:21 of ice time, they held a 4-0 high-danger scoring chance advantage and posted an xGF% of 90.69. The line was able to win their matchup consistently and, more importantly, keep the puck away from Thatcher Demko.
To wrap things up, Pius Suter had a very strong night for the Canucks. Vancouver's new first-line center played 19:07 at even-strength and finished the night with an xGF% of 69.55. Suter also finished the night with a goal and an assist as he continues to build off what has become a career year for him.
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