Canucks vs Sharks Game Overview
VAN vs SJRecords
Head-To-HeadLast 10
Win / Loss
9-1
Over / Under
6-4-0
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | HSOG | ASOG | HPP | APP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, '25 | VAN |
2 - 1 (OT)
|
VAN -303 | u6.0 | 37 | 16 | 0-5 | 1-3 |
| Feb 06, '25 | SJ |
2 - 1 (OT)
|
VAN -182 | u6.0 | 34 | 24 | 0-2 | 1-4 |
| Dec 23, '24 | VAN |
4 - 3
|
VAN -214 | o5.5 | 24 | 29 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Nov 02, '24 | SJ |
3 - 2
|
VAN -283 | u6.5 | 23 | 28 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Dec 23, '23 | VAN |
7 - 4
|
VAN -300 | o6.5 | 26 | 25 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Nov 25, '23 | SJ |
4 - 3
|
SJ +239 | o6.5 | 22 | 33 | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Nov 20, '23 | VAN |
3 - 1
|
VAN -396 | u6.5 | 37 | 28 | 0-3 | 1-3 |
| Nov 02, '23 | SJ |
10 - 1
|
VAN -229 | o6.0 | 31 | 33 | 1-3 | 4-5 |
| Mar 23, '23 | VAN |
7 - 2
|
VAN -163 | o7.0 | 21 | 19 | 0-5 | 0-2 |
| Dec 27, '22 | VAN |
6 - 2
|
VAN -145 | o6.5 | 25 | 26 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
VAN vs SJ Preview
Last Meeting ( Apr 14, 2025 ) San Jose 1, Vancouver 2
The Vancouver Canucks endured rough seas for the past few weeks, but they visit the San Jose Sharks on Friday with hopes of claiming back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month.
The Canucks started a four-game road trek on a positive note with a 5-4 win at Pacific Division-leading Anaheim on Wednesday. Max Sasson scored a goal and added an assist for Vancouver, which previously lost six of its last seven games.
"We said in between periods that we're not taking this thing to (overtime). We need to win in regulation," Sasson said. "We got the job done. ... It's a big win to start the road trip."
Rookie goalie Nikita Tolopilo stopped 37 shots in his season debut to earn his first career regulation win. Tolopilo, who played in two games last season, got the call after Kevin Lankinen started eight of Vancouver's last nine games.
Lankinen has had to play more since Thatcher Demko, the Canucks' top netminder, suffered a lower-body injury on Nov. 11. However, the team announced earlier in the week that Lankinen was out because of a personal matter.
That means the crease belongs to Tolopilo and Jiri Patera, who has played in just nine NHL games. Patera gave up seven goals on 40 shots in his season debut, an 8-5 loss at Florida on Nov. 17.
Such a green tandem is not ideal for a team like the Canucks. They have allowed 90 goals, the second most in the NHL, and their only winning streak was a three-gamer from Oct. 16-19.
Vancouver's recent skid came as reports surfaced that the team may consider trading captain and star defenseman Quinn Hughes, whose 20 assists lead the team. The 26-year-old American is eligible to sign an eight-year extension next summer, but he has also acknowledged it would be fun to play with his two brothers on the New Jersey Devils.
The Sharks are coming off a 6-0 defeat Wednesday against the red-hot Colorado Avalanche, who extended their winning streak to 10 games.
Coach Ryan Warsofsky said the young Sharks can learn from how a team like Colorado, a top Stanley Cup contender, plays.
"We continue to learn as we go here and get better, and we've probably taken a step in the right direction as far as a sample size of the season," Warsofsky said. "But obviously we have a ways to go."
The shutout ended a five-game points streak for Macklin Celebrini, who has been on the scoresheet in nine of his last 11 games. The second-year forward leads the team with 14 goals and 20 assists, and his 34 points tie him with Edmonton's Connor McDavid for second in the NHL.
Goalie Yaroslav Askarov gave up four goals as his three-game winning streak ended. It was the most he's allowed since yielding four in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 28. Warsofsky pulled Askarov early in the second period Wednesday for backup Alex Nedeljkovic.
Friday's game will be the first of back-to-backs for both teams. Vancouver plays at Los Angeles on Saturday, while the Sharks will face the Vegas Golden Knights on the road.
--Field Level Media
VAN vs SJInjury report
Vancouver's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Hoglander | LW | Day To Day - Lower-body( Jan 29, '26) | Jan 29, '26 | |
| Hoglander did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 29) game versus the Ducks. | ||||
| Z. Buium | D | Out - Cheekbone( Jan 26, '26) | Jan 26, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 27) that Buium is OUT until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet. | ||||
| B. Boeser | RW | Out - Concussion( Jan 26, '26) | Jan 26, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 27) that Boeser has to go through concussion protocol before being cleared to return to the lineup, per Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet. | ||||
| T. Demko | G | Out For Season - Hip( Jan 26, '26) | Jan 26, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 27) that Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. | ||||
| M. Rossi | C | Out - Lower Body( Jan 26, '26) | Jan 26, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 27) that Rossi suffered a setback and won't be back until after the Olympic break, per Farhan Lalji of TSN. | ||||
| D. Forbort | D | Out - Undisclosed( Oct 27, '25) | Oct 27, '25 | |
| The Canucks listed Forbort on long-term injured reserve as of Tuesday (Oct. 28). | ||||
| G. Brisebois | D | Out - Lower-body( Oct 05, '25) | Oct 05, '25 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks placed D Guillaume Brisebois on injured reserve non-roster list on Monday (Oct. 6). | ||||
San Jose's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sherwood | LW | Day To Day - Upper Body( Jan 29, '26) | Jan 29, '26 | |
| Sherwood did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 29) game versus the Oilers. | ||||
| P. Kurashev | C | Out - Upper Body( Jan 24, '26) | Jan 24, '26 | |
| The San Jose Sharks said on Sunday (Jan. 25) that Kurashev will accompany the team on its upcoming five-game road trip, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. | ||||
| S. Mukhamadullin | D | Day To Day - Upper Body( Jan 21, '26) | Jan 21, '26 | |
| The San Jose Sharks said on Thursday (Jan. 22) that Mukhamadullin is day-to-day. | ||||
| T. Dellandrea | C | Out - Lower Body( Jan 14, '26) | Jan 14, '26 | |
| The San Jose Sharks placed F Ty Dellandrea on injured reserve on Thursday (Jan. 15). | ||||
GoaltendersLast 5
W/L
2-3-0-0
GAA
4.40
Save %
.851
| Date | Score | W/L | GA | SA | SV% | SO | ML | O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.Tolopilo | Nov 26, 2025 | ANA 4 - VAN 5 | W | 4 | 41 | .902 | - | W +134 | o6.5 |
| K.Lankinen | Nov 23, 2025 | VAN 2 - CAL 5 | L | 5 | 21 | .762 | - | L -134 | o6.5 |
| K.Lankinen | Nov 20, 2025 | VAN 2 - DAL 4 | L | 4 | 24 | .833 | - | L +126 | u6.5 |
| J.Patera | Nov 17, 2025 | FLA 8 - VAN 5 | L | 7 | 40 | .825 | - | L +215 | o5.5 |
| K.Lankinen | Nov 16, 2025 | TB 2 - VAN 6 | W | 2 | 30 | .933 | - | W +126 | o6.5 |
W/L
3-2-0-0
GAA
2.50
Save %
.900
| Date | Score | W/L | GA | SA | SV% | SO | ML | O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.Askarov | Nov 26, 2025 | COL 6 - SJ 0 | L | 4 | 19 | .789 | - | L +300 | u6.5 |
| A.Nedeljkovic | Nov 26, 2025 | COL 6 - SJ 0 | - | 2 | 23 | .913 | - | L +300 | u6.5 |
| Y.Askarov | Nov 23, 2025 | SJ 3 - BOS 1 | W | 1 | 35 | .971 | - | W +114 | u5.5 |
| A.Nedeljkovic | Nov 22, 2025 | SJ 2 - OTT 3 | L | 3 | 27 | .889 | - | L +142 | u5.5 |
| Y.Askarov | Nov 20, 2025 | SJ 4 - LA 3 (SO) | W | 3 | 34 | .912 | - | W +140 | o5.5 |
| Y.Askarov | Nov 18, 2025 | SJ 3 - UTAH 2 (OT) | W | 2 | 26 | .923 | - | W +110 | u6.5 |
VAN vs SJStats
Offense vs Defense
Goals
| OFFENSE |
Stat | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.17 | Total | 3.25 |
| 0.88 | 1st Period | 0.88 |
| 1.00 | 2nd Period | 1.17 |
| 1.12 | 3rd Period | 1.08 |
| 0.08 | OT | 0.08 |
Shots
| OFFENSE |
Stat | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|
| 26.71 | Total | 31.88 |
| 8.54 | 1st Period | 9.42 |
| 9.00 | 2nd Period | 11.38 |
| 8.88 | 3rd Period | 9.17 |
| 0.29 | OT | 0.50 |
Shot Pct vs. Save Pct
| SHOOTING |
Stat | SAVE PCT. |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | Total | 0.90 |
| 0.10 | 1st Period | 0.91 |
| 0.11 | 2nd Period | 0.90 |
| 0.13 | 3rd Period | 0.88 |
| 0.29 | OT | 0.83 |
Power Play vs Penalty Kill
| POWERPLAY |
Stat | PENALTY KILL |
|---|---|---|
| 19 - 80 | G/Att vs. GA/Att | 16 - 80 |
| 23.75 | PP % vs. PK % | 80.00 |
Goaltenders
| Vancouver Goaltenders |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | S | SV | SV% | WL | ||
| Thatcher Demko | 268 | 242 | 0.903 | 5-4-0 | ||
| Kevin Lankinen | 382 | 336 | 0.880 | 4-7-2 | ||
| Jiri Patera | 40 | 33 | 0.825 | 0-1-0 | ||