- Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, California
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Canucks (+106) Sharks (-128)
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The Vancouver Canucks (10-12-2) are gearing up to face off against the San Jose Sharks (11-10-3) at SAP Center this Friday. Current betting lines show the Canucks at +106, while the Sharks are positioned at -128. The total points line is set at 6.5 for the game.
The Canucks had a thrilling victory in their last outing, defeating the Ducks 5-4. Vancouver spent a total of 14 minutes in penalties during this match and demonstrated strong offensive skills. They capitalized on 3 power play opportunities, successfully scoring once. Overall, they hit the net 5 times out of 28 shots attempted.
Opponents of the Vancouver Canucks have recorded 82 power play attempts, ranking them 4th in the league, leading to 24 goals scored against them. Vancouver has faced 738 total shots, maintaining a save percentage of .878. They have taken 641 shots themselves, boasting a shooting efficiency of 11.5%. At even strength, the Canucks have allowed 66 goals while scoring 55. They have had 80 power play attempts, converting 19 of those for a percentage of 23.75%. Thus far, the Canucks have accumulated 22 points, resulting in a points percentage of .458. They have scored 74 goals this season (ranking 12th in the league) and have conceded 90.
In goal for this matchup will be Jiri Patera. Throughout his professional career, Patera has appeared in 8 games, ending with a record of 3 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss, having started 7 games. He has faced 266 shots, allowing 26 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.71. Patera’s save percentage stands at .902, having recorded 240 total saves over 424 minutes on the ice. In his career so far, he has achieved 4 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .571.
In their last game, the San Jose Sharks faced off against the Avalanche, suffering a 6-0 defeat. The Sharks were held scoreless, managing only 26 shots on goal, and failed to convert any of their 4 power play opportunities in this match.
San Jose has taken 583 shots this season (ranking 29th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.49%. They have allowed 765 shots against them, maintaining a penalty kill percentage of 80.00% against 80 power play opportunities. Their current save percentage is at 89.9%. The Sharks have generated 87 power play opportunities, converting 17.24% of them into goals. They scored 52 goals at even strength, alongside 15 power play goals (15th in the league), while conceding a total of 77 goals—61 at even strength and 16 while shorthanded. In total, the Sharks have accumulated 67 goals, 25 points, and a points percentage of .521 for the season.
Yaroslav Askarov will serve as the netminder for San Jose. He has allowed an average of 3.00 goals per game, giving up 87 goals overall. Askarov’s quality start percentage is 58.6%, having achieved 17 quality starts in his career across 29 games played, totaling 884 minutes. His record stands at 13 wins, 13 losses, and 3 overtime losses over his 31-game career, with 805 saves out of 892 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .902.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Take Vancouver (+106)
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