Vancouver Canucks
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3–12–1 · 7 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings — Thursday, January 8, 2026 Game Analysis
Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Little Caesars Arena
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DET
- PPPatrick Kane (7)
- Axel Sandin-Pellikka (5)
- J.T. Compher (5)
- ENPatrick Kane (8)
- Lucas Raymond (13)
VAN
- PPJake DeBrusk (12)
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Game Summary — Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Detroit Red Wings defeated Vancouver Canucks 5–1. The game was played at Little Caesars Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Game Analysis — Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Hockey in 60
Detroit Red Wings paired the victory with a 25–24 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 51.0% 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%); Detroit Red Wings 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 54.7% of faceoffs yet was outshot 25–24. 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 Detroit Red Wings Official Game Highlights — Thursday, January 8, 2026
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Game Statistics — Thursday, January 8, 2026
| Statistic | Vancouver Canucks | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 24 | 25 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 50.0 | 33.3 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Hits | 24 | 13 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 27 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Detroit Red Wings won 5–1 at Little Caesars Arena.
Who scored
- Patrick Kane Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Lucas Raymond (34), Dylan Larkin (18)
- Axel Sandin-Pellikka Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: James van Riemsdyk (5), J.T. Compher (11)
- Jake DeBrusk Goal (12) Snap Shot, assists: Kiefer Sherwood (6), Brock Boeser (12)
- J.T. Compher Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: James van Riemsdyk (6), Axel Sandin-Pellikka (12)
- Patrick Kane Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Andrew Copp (18)
- Lucas Raymond Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: none
Goalies
- Kevin Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 for Vancouver Canucks.
- John Gibson stopped 23 of 24 for Detroit Red Wings.
Patrick Kane Goal (7) Snap Shot, assists: Lucas Raymond (34), Dylan Larkin (18) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Detroit Red Wings stayed ahead.