The Vancouver Canucks head to SAP Center riding high after their impressive 3-0 shutout victory over the Colorado Avalanche, as they prepare to face the struggling San Jose Sharks in a crucial Pacific Division matchup on Thursday night.
The Canucks, currently fifth in the Pacific Division and just one point behind the third-place Los Angeles Kings, will be seeking their fourth consecutive victory over the Sharks this season.
Thatcher Demko, fresh off his first shutout of the season, has been a standout performer for Vancouver with a .882 save percentage in his last three starts.
The Sharks, meanwhile, find themselves in a difficult position having lost eight of their last nine games, including back-to-back defeats against Seattle and Montreal.
Recent history between these teams suggests an entertaining affair, with their previous two meetings this season resulting in close contests - a 3-2 Vancouver victory in November followed by a 4-3 win in December.
As these Pacific Division rivals prepare to face off for the third time this season, both teams' contrasting forms and defensive capabilities could prove decisive in what promises to be an intriguing hockey matchup at the SAP Center.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Canucks a 70.67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Vancouver Canucks: 70.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (151 goals for vs Sharks' 144)
- Better overall record (24 wins vs Sharks' 15)
- Stronger recent form (WLLWW vs Sharks' LLWLL)
San Jose Sharks: 29.33% win probability
- League-worst points total (36 points in 55 games)
- Poor defensive record (206 goals against, worst in league)
- Significantly lower win rate (15 wins vs league average of 27)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks odds
| San Jose Sharks | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +158 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -176 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 15 out of 55 matches this season.
- 2The Vancouver Canucks have won 24 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 36 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Vancouver Canucks's 59 points place them 9th in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks form
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
San Jose Sharks
17%
Vancouver Canucks
83%
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
Nov 3, 2023
San Jose Sharks
1 : 10
Vancouver Canucks
