The Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3) and the San Jose Sharks (17-17-3) take the ice in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 27, 2025 at Rogers Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks rank 15th with 33 points and the Sharks are ninth with 37 points in the Western Conference.
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Canucks vs. Sharks: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.78 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 28th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 20.17% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.36% | 29th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 32nd |
| Shots | 24.9 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.11% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 22nd |
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Canucks vs. Sharks Top Players
Canucks
- One of Vancouver's top offensive players this season is Elias Pettersson, who has put up 22 points in 28 games.
- Conor Garland has 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Vancouver's offensive effort is aided by Kiefer Sherwood's 20 points. He's contributed four assists.
- In the 18 games Kevin Lankinen has played this season, his save percentage is .880, 58th in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 55 points make him a pivotal offensive option for San Jose. He has put up 19 goals and 36 assists in 37 games.
- Will Smith has racked up 29 points this season, with 12 goals and 17 assists.
- San Jose's Tyler Toffoli is among the top offensive players on the team with 25 total points (10 goals and 15 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov is 12-10-1 in 23 games this season, conceding 70 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 616 saves and an .898 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Canucks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canucks
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Bruins | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |