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2025–26 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks across the 2025–26 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. Betting considerations highlight Elo-based win probabilities, implied odds from sportsbooks, and situational edges worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Vancouver Canucks logoVancouver Canucks22-48-877-9747.847.346.620.5%71.7%
San Jose Sharks logoSan Jose Sharks37-34-778-444746.346.920.7%76.2%

Betting Considerations

Vancouver Canucks logoVancouver Canucks(Away)
Lost 4 consecutive games
14-21-3 on the road this season
Averaging 3.2 goals/game last 5 (+23% vs season avg)
Allowing 4.8 goals/game last 5 (+24% vs season avg)
0-3 vs San Jose Sharks this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to San Jose Sharks
2/6 on the PP in last 3 games — well above their 20.5% average
Missing key players: Kevin Lankinen (DTD), Thatcher Demko (IR)
San Jose Sharks logoSan Jose Sharks(Home)
21-14-5 at home this season
3-0 vs Vancouver Canucks this season
Allowed 6 PP goals on 9 penalties in last 3 games — below their 76.2% average

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Kevin Lankinen, projected starting goalie for Vancouver Canucks with 65% confidence based on recent rotation analysisK. Lankinen65%Rotation likely — 4 consecutive (avg streak 2.3)43.8761.09.780
Yaroslav Askarov, projected starting goalie for San Jose Sharks with 60% confidence based on recent rotation analysisY. Askarov60%Tandem split (33% start rate), 1 consecutive45.8831.11.810

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Apr 9Los Angeles Kings logoLos Angeles KingsAwayL 1–4
Apr 7Vegas Golden Knights logoVegas Golden KnightsHomeL 1–2
Apr 4Utah Mammoth logoUtah MammothHomeL 4–7
Apr 2Minnesota Wild logoMinnesota WildAwayL 2–5
Apr 1Colorado Avalanche logoColorado AvalancheAwayW 8–6
Mar 30Vegas Golden Knights logoVegas Golden KnightsAwayL 2–4
Mar 28Calgary Flames logoCalgary FlamesAwayL 3–7
Mar 26Los Angeles Kings logoLos Angeles KingsHomeL 0–4
Mar 24Anaheim Ducks logoAnaheim DucksHomeL 3–5
Mar 21St. Louis Blues logoSt. Louis BluesHomeL 1–3