The Vancouver Canucks (16-10-7) and the San Jose Sharks (11-19-6) meet in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 23, 2024 at Rogers Arena, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks rank seventh and the Sharks 14th in the Western Conference.
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Canucks vs. Sharks: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.9 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 22.58% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 12th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 32.7 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 17.7% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.99% | 19th |
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Canucks vs. Sharks Top Players
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes has been critical to Vancouver's offense this season, putting up 40 points in 33 games.
- With eight goals and 18 assists, Elias Pettersson is one of the most important offensive options for Vancouver with his 26 points (0.8 per game).
- With 25 points through 33 games (eight goals and 17 assists), Conor Garland has been an important part of Vancouver's offensive attack this season.
- In the 23 games Kevin Lankinen has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 24th in the league.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 11 goals and 21 assists in 34 games for San Jose add up to 32 total points on the season.
- William Eklund has posted 26 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has six goals and 20 assists.
- Jake Walman has 25 points so far, including five goals and 20 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 9-9-0 this season, collecting 443 saves and giving up 64 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .874 save percentage (63rd in the league).
Canucks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canucks
Filip Hronek: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Vitek Vanecek: Out (Head),
Klim Kostin: Out (Upper Body)
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Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Senators | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |