Yahoo Sports The Stats Behind Game #6: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3
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 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Despite the Canucks winning by three goals, the analytics for this game were very close. At even strength, Vancouver finished the night with a 17-16 scoring chances advantage while also winning the high-danger scoring chances battle 9-6. In the end, Chicago did win one count as they outshot Vancouver 26-25 at even strength and 34-30 in all situations.
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The heatmap for this game matches well with Head Coach Rick Tocchet's post-game comments, as the Canucks did not do a good job protecting the middle of the ice. The Blackhawks were able to generate scoring chances from "the guts of the ice" all night, with Kevin Lankinen facing a total of eight high-danger shots. Ultimately, Vancouver was lucky that Lankinen played so well, or this game would have been a lot closer than 6-3.
One forward line that stood out was the trio of Danton Heinen, Teddy Blueger and Kiefer Sherwood. The third line combined for two goals and finished the night with a 2-1 high-danger chances advantage. Whether it was Heinen's goalscoring, Blueger's strong night in the faceoff or Sherwood's franchise-tying 12 hits, all three players had impactful nights in the win.
Lastly, the pairing of Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek was once again Vancouver's best duo. During their 14:18 of even strength time, the Canucks held a 10-4 shots advantage while outscoring Chicago 2-0. While it is still early in the season, it looks like the duo has taken another step forward and continues to be one of the best pairs across the NHL.
