The Vancouver Canucks welcome the last-place San Jose Sharks to Rogers Arena Monday night, with Vancouver aiming to cap off a perfect 4-0 season series against their Pacific Division rivals.
The Sharks enter on a brutal eight-game losing skid during which they've surrendered a staggering 40 goals, while the Canucks—despite being eliminated from playoff contention—have shown signs of life with three wins in their last five outings.
With Alexandar Georgiev likely starting for the visitors after allowing 26 goals in his last five appearances, expect offensive fireworks when the Vancouver Canucks face off against the San Jose Sharks.
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks matchup, our predictive model gives the Canucks a 79.67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Pre-game probabilities
Vancouver Canucks
Moneyline
Win %
79.67%
20.33%
San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks: 79.67% win probability
- Superior goal-scoring ability (233 goals scored vs Sharks' 209)
- Better defensive performance (248 goals against compared to Sharks' 310)
- Stronger overall season record (37 wins and 88 points vs Sharks' 20 wins and 51 points)
San Jose Sharks: 20.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (worst in Western Conference with 310 goals against)
- Lowest points total in Western Conference (51 points in 80 games)
- Terrible recent form (five consecutive losses indicated by LLLLL)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks preview
The Sharks stagger into Vancouver on fumes, riding a brutal eight-game losing streak where they've hemorrhaged a shocking 40 goals while attempting to stay competitive with 19 of their own.
Vancouver, meanwhile, will be looking to complete a season sweep against San Jose in what's essentially a pride match for both teams, as playoff hopes have evaporated for these Pacific Division rivals.
I wouldn't bet my lunch money on Alexandar Georgiev finding his form in the Sharks' net - the poor guy's surrendered 26 goals in his last five appearances, including that wild 8-7 overtime shootout against Minnesota.
The Canucks' Kevin Lankinen hasn't exactly been a brick wall either, allowing at least three goals in five of his last six starts, which hints at a potential scoreboard workout at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver's recent 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota showed they're still playing with some fight despite their playoff elimination, blowing a two-goal lead but managing to secure a point.
History favors a high-scoring affair, with the over hitting in 12 of the last 15 meetings between these teams, and their previous encounter at Rogers Arena ending in a 4-3 Canucks victory.
The absence of defenseman Mario Ferraro continues to haunt the Sharks' blueline, while Vancouver will need to cope without centers Elias Pettersson and Filip Chytil.
Look for the Canucks to capitalize on San Jose's leaky defense and end their home schedule with a convincing win before wrapping up their disappointing season against Vegas on Wednesday.
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks form
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks head to head
Vancouver Canucks
83%
San Jose Sharks
17%
Feb 7, 2025
San Jose Sharks
1 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 24, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Nov 3, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 24, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
7 : 4
San Jose Sharks
Nov 26, 2023
San Jose Sharks
4 : 3
Vancouver Canucks
Nov 21, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
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