Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction and Picks - November 28, 2025
Friday afternoon National Hockey League action, and we have a Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks prediction ready to rock and roll. Vancouver comes in off a 5-4 road win over Anaheim to move to 10-14 on the year. San Jose has gone 11-14 so far this year and they are off a 6-0 loss at Colorado. The Canucks won all 4 meetings last year. Read on to see our Canucks vs Sharks prediction.
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Canucks Steal One From The Ducks
Vancouver snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over Anaheim on November 26. Max Sasson tipped home the go-ahead goal with just over four minutes left, and Drew O’Connor followed with another tally less than two minutes later to secure the victory. Nikita Tolopilo, making his first NHL start of the season, stopped 37 shots to help the Canucks hold off a late Ducks push. Linus Karlsson, Evander Kane, and Conor Garland also found the back of the net, giving Vancouver a much-needed road win.
The Canucks’ offense has been respectable, averaging 3.1 goals per game (17th) and ranking 8th on the power play at 23.8%. Quinn Hughes continues to drive play from the blue line with 22 points (2 goals, 20 assists), while Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson remain steady contributors. Vancouver doesn’t overwhelm with shot volume — just 26.7 per game (22nd) — but their efficiency on the man advantage has kept them competitive. With Jiri Patera expected to get the start in net, the Canucks will look to lean on their scoring depth to offset defensive lapses.
Defensively, Vancouver has struggled, allowing 3.8 goals per game (32nd) and ranking last in penalty kill at 70.7%. They’ve surrendered over 30 shots per game, and discipline has been an issue with 235 penalty minutes. The Canucks’ defensive core has talent, but breakdowns in coverage and inconsistent goaltending have hurt them. Against San Jose, Vancouver’s challenge will be to stay out of the box and protect Patera, who steps in with both Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen sidelined.
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Sharks Get Buried By The Avs
San Jose comes in off a 6-0 loss to Colorado on November 26. Nathan MacKinnon scored his league-leading 18th goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 26 shots for the Avalanche. The Sharks managed just 19 shots before Yaroslav Askarov was pulled after giving up four goals; Alex Nedeljkovic allowed one on the first shot he faced. Macklin Celebrini’s five-game point streak was snapped, and San Jose was shut out for the third time this season.
Offensively, the Sharks average 2.8 goals per game (25th) and rank 20th on the power play at 17.2%. Celebrini has been the bright spot with 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists), while Philipp Kurashev and William Eklund provide secondary scoring. San Jose ranks near the bottom in shot generation at 24.3 per game (31st), which has limited their ability to sustain pressure. They’ll need Celebrini to drive play and capitalize on Vancouver’s shaky penalty kill to tilt the ice in their favor.
Defensively, San Jose allows 3.2 goals per game (23rd) and a league-high 31.9 shots per game (32nd). Their penalty kill sits at 80% (18th), which is serviceable, but lapses in coverage have cost them against stronger opponents. Nedeljkovic is expected to start, and while he’s posted a .902 save percentage, consistency has been an issue. For the Sharks, the key will be keeping Vancouver’s power play in check and avoiding extended defensive zone shifts. If they can limit mistakes and get timely saves, they’ll have a chance to rebound at home.
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Pick
Canucks vs Sharks Moneyline Pick
- San Jose -107 (4 units)
Taking San Jose in this matchup has merit because the Sharks’ strengths line up well against Vancouver’s weaknesses. The Canucks have been giving up 3.8 goals per game (last in the NHL) and own the league’s worst penalty kill at 70.7%, which opens the door for Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks’ power play to make an impact. Even though San Jose averages just 2.8 goals per game, their ability to capitalize on special teams could tilt momentum. With Alex Nedeljkovic expected to start, the Sharks should get steadier goaltending than Vancouver, who turns to Jiri Patera in a spot start.
Defensively, San Jose isn’t elite, but they’ve been more reliable than Vancouver, allowing 3.2 goals per game compared to the Canucks’ 3.8. The Sharks also bring a penalty kill at 80%, which is serviceable enough to neutralize Vancouver’s strong power play. Celebrini has been the offensive catalyst, and if he can generate early chances, San Jose has the tools to control pace against a team that struggles to keep pucks out of its own net. With Vancouver’s defensive lapses and goaltending uncertainty, backing the Sharks feels like the sharper side.
Canucks vs Sharks Over/Under Pick
- Under 6.5 (4 Units)
The Under 6.5 makes sense here because both Vancouver and San Jose have struggled offensively while showing defensive vulnerabilities that still tend to keep games contained. Vancouver averages 3.1 goals per game but also gives up nearly 3.8, while San Jose sits at just 2.8 goals per game with one of the lowest shot totals in the league. With Jiri Patera starting for the Canucks and Alex Nedeljkovic likely in net for the Sharks, neither side projects to push pace aggressively. Add in San Jose’s inability to generate consistent offense and Vancouver’s penalty-kill issues slowing momentum, and this matchup has the makings of a grind that stays below the number.
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