With just three victories in their first 17 games of the season, the Vancouver Canucks sit 32nd in the National Hockey League standings. But beyond the results, a glance at NHL Edge data from the first month of the schedule…
Despite sitting 32nd in the league standings with three wins across their first 17 games, the Vancouver Canucks display several unexpected statistical trends according to NHL Edge tracking data. The team ranks fourth in overall shooting percentage at 13.9% and third in high-danger shooting percentage at 25.7%, even while generating a league-low 21.5 shots per game.
The tracking metrics also show improved skating metrics, placing Vancouver eighth in speed bursts exceeding 35 km/h, led by Drew O'Connor's team-high 37.47 km/h sprint. Additionally, defenceman Filip Hronek ranks third among all NHL skaters in total distance covered at 97.67 kilometres.
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