Vancouver Canucks
Current season record
3–10–1 · 7 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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at San Jose Sharks
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 27, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames — Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Game Analysis
Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Final.
Game Analysis
Scotiabank Saddledome
- CanadaSportsnet
CGY
- Connor Zary (9)
- Nazem Kadri (14)
- ENJonathan Huberdeau (16)
VAN
- PPBrock Boeser (14)
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Game Summary — Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Calgary Flames defeated Vancouver Canucks 3–1. The game was played at Scotiabank Saddledome.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Game Analysis — Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Calgary Flames paired the victory with a 29–24 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 54.7% 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 2 power plays (50.0%); Calgary Flames converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%). Calgary Flames overcame a 1-goal disadvantage in power-play scoring, so its winning edge came from goals recorded outside the power play. Those goals can include even-strength, shorthanded and empty-net situations.
Vancouver Canucks won 52.3% of faceoffs yet was outshot 29–24. 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 Calgary Flames Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Game Statistics — Tuesday, December 31, 2024
| Statistic | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 24 | 29 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 50.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Hits | 29 | 28 |
| Blocked shots | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 25 | 25 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Calgary Flames won 3–1 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Who scored
- Connor Zary Goal (9) Tip-In, assists: Yegor Sharangovich (4), Jakob Pelletier (4)
- Brock Boeser Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: J.T. Miller (18), Erik Brannstrom (5)
- Nazem Kadri Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Jonathan Huberdeau (13), Martin Pospisil (10)
- Jonathan Huberdeau Goal (16) Snap Shot, assists: none
Goalies
- Kevin Lankinen stopped 26 of 28 for Vancouver Canucks.
- Dustin Wolf stopped 23 of 24 for Calgary Flames.
Nazem Kadri Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Jonathan Huberdeau (13), Martin Pospisil (10) That made the score 1–2 in the 3rd, and Calgary Flames stayed ahead.