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Vancouver Canucks Trade Goals With Calgary Flames as Second Period Tilts the Ice at Scotiabank Saddledome

The Vancouver Canucks moved to 21-43 with 8 overtime losses and 3 points after a 7-3 result against the Calgary Flames, who carried a 31-34 with 8 overtime losses record and 7 points at Scotiabank Saddledome on 10:00 PM EDT.


Mar 28, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (21) and referee Graham Skilliter (24) collide during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

First period


The Vancouver Canucks opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period as their period-by-period line started 1-1-1.


The Nucks finished the game with 34 shots and a 9 percent shooting rate while delivering 32 hits.


The Calgary Flames produced 2 first-period goals as part of a 23-shot night that ended with a 30 percent shooting rate.


Second period


The Canucks added 1 goal in the second period while going 1-for-4 on the power play with 6 power-play shots.


The Nucks posted a 46 percent faceoff win rate on 61 draws and recorded 8 takeaways.


The Flames struck for 4 second-period goals and went 2-for-3 on the power play with 4 power-play shots.


Calgary’s goaltending line showed 31 saves on 34 shots against for the win, and the Canucks goaltending line finished with 16 saves on 23 shots against in the loss.


Mar 28, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) passes the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Third period


The Canucks scored 1 goal in the third period, and the team stat sheet showed 19 giveaways alongside 12 blocks.


The Flames added 1 third-period goal to complete 7 total goals, and the game’s designated stars were Matt Coronato, Morgan Frost, and Zayne Parekh.


The Vancouver Canucks post-match stats also included 11 penalty minutes on 4 penalties, while the Flames logged 13 penalty minutes on 5 penalties.


Post game notes


The Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames review reflected even-strength scoring splits of 2 Canucks goals and 5 Flames goals on the official summary.


The Vancouver Canucks match rating conversation centered on Vancouver’s 6 total assists and Calgary’s 14 total assists on 21 total points.


The post game analysis also starts with attendance of 18780 in Calgary and a faceoff ledger that showed the Flames winning 33 draws to Vancouver’s 28.


Mar 28, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Adam Klapka (43) screens in front of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

The Vancouver Canucks are scheduled to visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on 03/30/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, with viewing available on ESPN+ and SCRIPPS.


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