The San Jose Sharks (11-20-6) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (16-11-7) on Monday, December 23rd. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on NBCS. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sharks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Canucks. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Sharks vs Canucks

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks moved their record to 11-20-6. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

The Sharks took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose tied it up in the third period with a goal from Mikael Granlund, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-11-7. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals but didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third period, but the Sharks evened it up again with 1:17 left. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

In their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, the Sharks took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, which tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third period.

San Jose recorded 16 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm’s goal at 17:23 in the second. Granlund’s goal came at 18:43 in the third period, and Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist of the season, while William Eklund added his seventh assist.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver with his 3rd and 4th goals of the season, including a late winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year at 4:22 in the third period. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board at 14:41 in the second.

Vancouver fired 27 shots on goal but didn’t score on any of their 25 giveaways. The Canucks registered 6 assists in the game, with Carson Soucy picking up his first of the season on Suter’s game-winner.

San Jose Team Defense

Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves, posting a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also registered 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver’s defense will need to improve after allowing the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Sharks vs Canucks Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, San Jose has an puck line mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.

Sharks vs Canucks Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Canucks as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -257, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Canucks winning by more than a single goal.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Canucks to secure the win and cover. Expect the Canucks to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Sharks.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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