San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction | NHL 27.01.26
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San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Game Analysis | 27-01-2026 | NHL
This regular-season matchup sees the San Jose Sharks (26-21-3) travel to Rogers Arena in Vancouver to face the Canucks (17-30-5) on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 PM PST. The Sharks enter this contest with a significantly stronger record, positioning themselves as a competitive force in the league, while the Canucks are clearly in a challenging season, struggling to find consistency.
San Jose Sharks Team Performance
The San Jose Sharks have demonstrated a robust performance this season, reflected in their above-.500 record. Their strength lies in a dynamic offense, capable of generating significant scoring opportunities. However, the team’s depth is currently being tested by a series of injuries, which could impact their secondary scoring and defensive pairings. Their ability to maintain their offensive output and compensate for these absences will be crucial in this matchup.
San Jose Sharks Key Players
- Points: Macklin Celebrini (74)
- Goals: Macklin Celebrini (26)
- Assists: Macklin Celebrini (48)
Injury Report San Jose Sharks
- Philipp Kurashev (Injured reserve): Kurashev (upper body) will accompany the Sharks on the team’s upcoming five-game road trip.
- Kiefer Sherwood (Injured reserve): Sherwood (upper body) is hoping to be ready in time to face Vancouver on Tuesday.
- Ty Dellandrea (Injured reserve): Dellandrea (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
- Shakir Mukhamadullin (Injured reserve): Mukhamadullin (upper body) will be with the Sharks for their four-game road trip.
- Logan Couture (Injured reserve): Couture is on long-term injured reserve.
Vancouver Canucks Team Performance
The Vancouver Canucks are enduring a difficult season, evidenced by their sub-.500 record. Their primary struggles appear to be a lack of consistent offensive production and significant defensive vulnerabilities. Compounding these issues, the team is currently battling a substantial list of key injuries, which severely depletes their roster in critical areas, including their starting goaltender and top offensive talent.
Vancouver Canucks Key Players
- Points: Elias Pettersson (31)
- Goals: Elias Pettersson (13)
- Assists: Filip Hronek (26)
Injury Report Vancouver Canucks
- Brock Boeser (Injured reserve): Boeser (head) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
- Marco Rossi (Injured reserve): Rossi (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 more weeks.
- Thatcher Demko (Injured reserve): Demko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.
- Derek Forbort (Injured reserve): Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Prediction: San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks
Given the current team performances and extensive injury reports, the San Jose Sharks hold a clear advantage. Their superior record and the dominant offensive output from Macklin Celebrini (74 points) provide a strong foundation. The Canucks, conversely, are severely hampered by the absence of key players, most notably starting goaltender Thatcher Demko and top scorer Brock Boeser, which will undoubtedly impact their ability to compete effectively. We predict the San Jose Sharks to win. Considering the significant offensive injuries for Vancouver and the potential for San Jose to manage their output given their own depth issues, the total goals prediction is under 6.5.
Last 5 Games: SJ
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs New York | W 3-1 | 26-21-3 | Nedeljkovic | Nedeljkovic |
| @ Tampa Bay | L 4-1 | 25-21-3 | Askarov | Toffoli |
| @ Florida | W 4-1 | 25-20-3 | Nedeljkovic | Nedeljkovic |
| @ Detroit | L 4-2 | 24-20-3 | Askarov | Celebrini |
| @ Washington | W 3-2 | 24-19-3 | Nedeljkovic | Regenda |
Last 5 Games: VAN
| Opponent | Result | Points | Goles | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Pittsburgh | L 3-2 | 17-30-5 | Lankinen | Blueger |
| vs New Jersey | L 5-4 | 17-29-5 | Lankinen | Karlsson |
| vs Washington | W 4-3 | 17-28-5 | Lankinen | Boeser |
| vs New York | L 4-3 | 16-28-5 | Lankinen | O'Connor |
| vs Edmonton | L 6-0 | 16-27-5 | Tolopilo | Ohgren |
Written by Matt Dorsey
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