Sharks vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Jan. 27

The San Jose Sharks (26-21-3), coming off a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers, visit the Vancouver Canucks (17-30-5) at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in their last game.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

The Canucks have gone 1-9-0 in the past 10 games, totaling 19 total goals (two power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 9.1%). They have conceded 42 goals to their opponents.

Sharks vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Canucks 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+106)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks have gone 11-3-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 26-21-3.
  • In the 19 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-4-2 record (good for 28 points).
  • In the seven games this season the Sharks registered just one goal, they lost every time.
  • San Jose has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (2-5-1 record, five points).
  • The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 32 games (24-6-2, 50 points).
  • In the 19 games when San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 11-7-1 to record 23 points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 7-7-0 (14 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 18-14-3 (39 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have earned a record of 6-5-11 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 17-30-5.
  • Vancouver has earned 18 points (7-8-4) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canucks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has seven points (3-9-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 26 games, earning 31 points from those contests.
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-9-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-15-2 (eight points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Canucks went 14-14-3 in those matchups (31 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Sharks Rank Sharks AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
18th 3.08 Goals Scored 2.6 28th
30th 3.46 Goals Allowed 3.65 32nd
28th 25.4 Shots 26.9 22nd
30th 30.5 Shots Allowed 29.7 27th
17th 20.23% Power Play % 18.9% 20th
22nd 77.78% Penalty Kill % 70.63% 32nd

Sharks vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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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