Vancouver Canucks
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3–10–1 · 7 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth — Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Game Analysis
Vancouver Canucks at Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
Delta Center
- USUtah16
- CanadaSportsnet, TVA Sports
UTA
VAN
- PPDanton Heinen (5)
- Dakota Joshua (2)
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth Game Summary — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Utah Mammoth defeated Vancouver Canucks 3–2 in overtime. The game was played at Delta Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth Game Analysis — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Utah Mammoth paired the victory with a 31–26 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 54.4% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Vancouver Canucks converted 1 of 3 power plays (33.3%); Utah Mammoth converted 1 of 3 power plays (33.3%). Power-play goal totals were level, so the difference in the final score came from other scoring situations.
Vancouver Canucks won 57.4% of faceoffs yet was outshot 31–26. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth Official Game Highlights — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth Game Statistics — Wednesday, December 18, 2024
| Statistic | Vancouver Canucks | Utah Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 26 | 31 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 33.3 | 33.3 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Hits | 33 | 22 |
| Blocked shots | 20 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 26 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Utah Mammoth won 3–2 at Delta Center.
Who scored
- Danton Heinen Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Quinn Hughes (29)
- Dakota Joshua Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Teddy Blueger (10), Quinn Hughes (30)
- Clayton Keller Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Nick Schmaltz (20), Barrett Hayton (8)
- Dylan Guenther Goal (14) Deflected, assists: Clayton Keller (19), Logan Cooley (20)
- Mikhail Sergachev Goal (8) Backhand, assists: Logan Cooley (21)
Goalies
- Thatcher Demko stopped 28 of 31 for Vancouver Canucks.
- Karel Vejmelka stopped 24 of 26 for Utah Hockey Club.
Mikhail Sergachev Goal (8) Backhand, assists: Logan Cooley (21) That made the score 2–3 in the OT, and Utah Mammoth stayed ahead.