A pair of struggling teams meet when the Vancouver Canucks (16-10-7) host the San Jose Sharks (11-19-6) at Rogers Arena on Monday at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks have lost three in a row, while the Sharks are on a four-game losing streak.
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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Monday's game.
The Sharks have put up a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 contests. They have totaled 24 goals while giving up 35 in that time. On the power play, 31 opportunities have resulted in five goals (16.1% conversion rate).
Canucks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Canucks 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-261)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (-1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (16-10-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in games that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has 18 points (6-2-6) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Canucks scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Vancouver has taken five points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-3 record).
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 23 games (15-4-4, 34 points).
- In the 15 games when Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 9-3-3 to register 21 points.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 8-8-4 to register 20 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 4-6-10 record in overtime matchups this season and an 11-19-6 overall record.
- San Jose has earned 16 points (7-7-2) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- San Jose has seven points (2-9-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Sharks have earned 19 points in their 16 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 5-8-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Sharks went 6-13-6 in those contests (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.12 | Goals Scored | 2.72 | 24th |
| 23rd | 3.12 | Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 27th |
| 29th | 25.9 | Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| 14th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 32.7 | 32nd |
| 10th | 22.58% | Power Play % | 17.7% | 22nd |
| 12th | 81.19% | Penalty Kill % | 78.99% | 19th |
Canucks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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