The San Jose Sharks (17-17-3) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they face the Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Saturday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Sharks are 4-6-0 while totaling 29 total goals (four power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 14.3%). They have conceded 38 goals.
Canucks vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-148)
- 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 have gone 5-3-8 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 15-18-3.
- Vancouver has 15 points (6-4-3) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Canucks recorded just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Vancouver has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (2-8-0 record, four points).
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 18 games (13-3-2, 28 points).
- In the 14 games when Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-5-2 record (16 points).
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, 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 17-17-3 record this season and are 8-3-11 in games that have gone to overtime.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-4-2) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- 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 at least three goals 22 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (15-5-2).
- This season, San Jose has recorded a lone 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 have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 35 points in those games.
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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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