The Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3) host the San Jose Sharks (17-17-3, losers of three straight) at Rogers Arena. The matchup on Saturday, Dec. 27 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Sharks have a 4-6-0 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 29 goals while allowing 38 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in four goals (14.3% conversion rate).
Canucks vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-145)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 15-18-3 overall record.
- In the 13 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-3 record (good for 15 points).
- In the six games this season the Canucks scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Vancouver has finished 2-8-0 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
- The Canucks are 13-3-2 in the 18 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 28 points).
- In the 14 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-5-2 record (16 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Vancouver is 3-10-1 (seven points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 12-8-2 (26 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a record of 17-17-3 this season and are 8-3-11 in overtime games.
- In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Sharks registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals in 22 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 8-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-6-0 (two points) this season.
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sharks went 16-11-3 in those contests (35 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.78 | Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| 28th | 3.39 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 32nd |
| 24th | 26.3 | Shots | 24.9 | 32nd |
| 24th | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 32nd |
| 15th | 20.17% | Power Play % | 18.11% | 20th |
| 29th | 74.36% | Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 22nd |
Canucks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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