The Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3) host the San Jose Sharks (17-17-3) as a part of Saturday’s NHL action, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canucks rank 15th in the Western Conference with 33 points and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference with 37 points.
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Canucks vs. Sharks: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Venue: Rogers Arena
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canucks’ 2025-26 Stats
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Canucks vs. Sharks Top Players
Canucks
One of Vancouver’s top offensive options this season is Elias Pettersson, who has put up 22 points in 28 games.
With seven goals and 13 assists, Conor Garland is one of the most important contributors for Vancouver with his 20 points (0.6 per game).
Vancouver’s scoring effort is aided by Kiefer Sherwood’s 20 points. He’s contributed four assists.
In 18 games played this season, Kevin Lankinen (5-10-3) has given up 61 goals.
Sharks
Macklin Celebrini has collected 19 goals and 36 assists in 37 games for San Jose, good for 55 points.
Will Smith has racked up 29 points this season, with 12 goals and 17 assists.
Tyler Toffoli’s 10 goals and 15 assists add up to 25 points this season.
Yaroslav Askarov is 12-10-1 in 23 games this season, conceding 70 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 616 saves and an .898 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Canucks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canucks
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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