San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (17-29-5) will take on the San Jose Sharks (26-21-3) on Tuesday.

The San Jose Sharks had a good night with a 3-1 win over the Rangers in their previous contest . San Jose amassed 4 penalty minutes in this game. Additionally, they had 7 attempts on the power play and were able to net 2 goals. The Sharks had an average offensive outing in the win. For the outing, they netted 3 out of the 31 shots they tried.

While playing at even strength, the Sharks have conceded 139 goals while having 119 when they are on offense. San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 153 power play opportunities (14th in the NHL) and have notched 34 goals in those attempts. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have accounted for 154 goals (18th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have given up 173. San Jose has tried 1,270 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 12.1%. For the current season, they have racked up 55 points and their points percentage is .550. The Sharks have had 1,527 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .887. San Jose is sitting with 173 power play chances and they have scored 35 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 20.23%.

The man in net for this game is Yaroslav Askarov. Askarov has been in net for 47 games during his professional hockey career. He has an overall record of 21-20-3 and he has started in 45 games. Opponents have scored 142 goals against Askarov in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.16. Askarov has had 1,317 shots against him and has amassed 1,175 saves. He has a save percentage of .892 for his 919 mins in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Askarov has recorded 22 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .489.

In their last contest, Vancouver faced the Devils in an outing where the Canucks were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 5-4. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks netted 4 goals of the 25 shots on goal they pursued.

Vancouver has tried 1,373 shots (23rd in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.69%, while allowing the other team 1,524 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 70.63% on the other teams 160 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.7%. They have earned 163 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 19.02%. The Canucks have accumulated 102 goals at even strength and 31 goals (16th in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 187 goals to be scored by way of 140 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 133 goals, 39 points, in addition to a points percentage of .382.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen in goal. He has gathered 4,951 saves out of 5,493 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .901. Lankinen has compiled a career record of 77-73-26 and has played in 190 games. He has been a starter 175 contests and has played for a total of 8,704 mins. Lankinen's quality start percentage comes in at 51.4% and he has 90 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Teams are averaging 3.10 goals per game and he has yielded 542 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose

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