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The San Jose Sharks (37-34-7) host the Vancouver Canucks (22-48-8) at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Sharks are coming off a 6-1 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, while the Canucks were beaten by the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 in their last game.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Canucks have gone 1-9-0 over the past 10 contests, totaling 25 total goals (nine power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 39.1%). They have allowed 41 goals to their opponents.
Canucks vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Sharks 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-211)
- 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 (37-34-7 overall) have a 12-7-19 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the 30 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 19-5-6 record (good for 44 points).
- In the 12 games this season the Sharks registered only one goal, they've finished 0-10-2 (two points).
- San Jose has scored two goals in 13 games this season (3-8-2 record, eight points).
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals in 49 games (34-12-3, 71 points).
- In the 28 games when San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 15-12-1 record (31 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 13-11-2 (28 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 51 games, going 23-23-5 to record 51 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a record of 22-48-8 this season and are 7-8-15 in overtime contests.
- Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-9-6) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks registered just one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has 12 points (4-16-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Canucks have earned 39 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 21 points with a record of 9-14-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 4-19-2 (10 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 52 games, going 18-28-6 to record 42 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sharks Rank | Sharks AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.01 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 31st |
| 31st | 3.58 | Goals Allowed | 3.83 | 32nd |
| 26th | 25.7 | Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| 26th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 14th | 20.82% | Power Play % | 20.54% | 17th |
| 27th | 76.17% | Penalty Kill % | 71.69% | 31st |
Canucks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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