Ducks Defeat Canucks 5-3 as Granlund Scores Twice

Anaheim remains atop the Pacific Division with a five-point cushion on the second-place Edmonton Oilers.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:06am

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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Thursday night, with Mikael Granlund scoring two goals for the Ducks. Alex Killorn, Mason McTavish, and Troy Terry also scored for Anaheim, while John Carlson had three assists and Lukas Dostal made 27 saves. Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser, and Drew O'Connor scored for the Canucks, and Elias Pettersson recorded his 500th career NHL point.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Ducks atop the Pacific Division, extending their lead over the second-place Edmonton Oilers. The game also featured a milestone for Canucks star Elias Pettersson, who reached 500 career regular-season points.

The details

The Ducks fell behind 1-0 in the first period but then scored two goals in a 2:24 span to take a 2-1 lead in the second period. The Canucks tied the game twice before McTavish scored the game-winning goal for the Ducks in the third period. Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas returned to the lineup after serving a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.

  • The Ducks fell behind 1-0 in the opening frame.
  • McTavish scored the game-winning goal for the Ducks at the 5:45 mark of the third period.
  • Pettersson recorded his 500th career NHL point in his 533rd game.

The players

Mikael Granlund

Scored two goals for the Anaheim Ducks.

Elias Pettersson

Recorded his 500th career NHL point for the Vancouver Canucks.

Lukas Dostal

Stopped 27 shots for the Anaheim Ducks.

Kevin Lankinen

Made 29 saves for the Vancouver Canucks.

Radko Gudas

Ducks defenseman who returned to the lineup after serving a five-game suspension.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Ducks will visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday, while the Canucks will host the Los Angeles Kings on the same day.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Ducks' continued dominance in the Pacific Division, as well as a significant milestone for Canucks star Elias Pettersson. The win keeps Anaheim firmly in control of the division race.