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Saturday's NHL slate will see the San Jose Sharks (37-34-7) take the ice against the Vancouver Canucks (22-48-8), starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sharks are 11th and the Canucks 16th in the Western Conference.
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Canucks vs. Sharks: April 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.01 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.82% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.17% | 27th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.83 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.54% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.69% | 31st |
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Canucks vs. Sharks Top Players
Sharks
- One of San Jose's top offensive options this season is Macklin Celebrini, who has recorded 108 points in 78 games.
- Will Smith has 56 points (23 goals, 33 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- San Jose's scoring effort is aided by Alexander Wennberg's 56 points. He's contributed 36 assists.
- Across 45 games played, Yaroslav Askarov has a goaltending record of 21-19-3. During those games, he's allowed 148 goals while recording 1,128 saves.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson's 48 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Vancouver. He has 15 goals and 33 assists in 70 games.
- Brock Boeser is a leading scorer for Vancouver with 45 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 24 assists in 71 games.
- Filip Hronek has earned eight goals on the season, adding 37 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has an .874 save percentage (65th in the league), with 1,030 total saves, giving up 148 goals (3.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-26-5 record this season.
Canucks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
Canucks
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Kevin Lankinen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Evander Kane: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Face),
Thatcher Demko: Out For Season (Hip)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Oilers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Ducks | L 6-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Mammoth | L 7-4 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Golden Knights | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Kings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 4/16/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |