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Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks: Could the Canucks’ power play tip Rogers Arena?

The Florida Panthers moved to 33-31-3 after a 5-2 result against the the Vancouver Canucks, who improved to 21-38-8, at Rogers Arena.


Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) battles with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

First period


The Florida Panthers fell behind as the the Vancouver Canucks scored 3 goals in the first period.


The Cats generated 1 first-period goal as part of a 23-shot night.


The the Canucks held a faceoff edge by winning 59 percent of draws in the game.


Second period


The Florida Panthers added 1 goal in the second period, and the Cats finished with 2 even-strength goals.


The the Vancouver Canucks scored 1 second-period goal, and the Canucks’ special teams produced 2 power-play goals on 4 opportunities.


The Panthers’ power play went 0-for-2 with 1 shot, a key swing in this Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks recap.


Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Aatu Raty (54) and forward Evander Kane (91) celebrate Raty’s goal against the Florida Panthers in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Third period


The Florida Panthers were held scoreless in the third period, and Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 17 saves on 22 shots against.


The the Vancouver Canucks added 1 third-period goal, and their goalie stopped 21 shots on 23 attempts.


Elias Pettersson led the the Canucks into the league’s three-star list for this game, a note that fit the post game analysis.


Game notes


The Florida Panthers delivered 27 hits while the the Vancouver Canucks recorded 20 hits in a physical matchup detailed in the Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks tactical recap.


Carter Verhaeghe recorded 2 assists in the previous game, and the winger’s playmaking remained part of the Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks full match report conversation.


Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during a stop in play against the Florida Panthers in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Florida Panthers will be on the road again at Rogers Place in Edmonton on 03/19/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT against the the Edmonton Oilers, with the broadcast available on ESPN+ and SCRIPPS.


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