Sharks vs Canucks Prediction
The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Place.
Sharks Coming off Big Game
The Sharks have only three wins this season, but they sure looked good in the last game. The Shark's four goals during the second period and that was enough for the four-goal victory. Mike Hoffmann had a strong game putting up five goals and three shots on goal. The Sharks overall are averaging only 1.53 goals while their defense is giving up 4.24 goals per game. The offense, defense, shots per game, shots against per game, shooting percentage, and opponent save percent are all 32nd in the NHL. The Sharks in this game are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here.
Can the Canucks Bounce Back
The Canucks come into this game with a 12-5-1 record overall, and on Saturday the defense didn’t step up enough. The Canucks scored three goals, but the defense gave up four goals and that led to the defeat. The Canucks gave up two goals in the third period. The Canucks overall are averaging 4.17 goals while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st, while the defense is ranked 4th. In this game, the defense is going to need to be better here.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks ranks 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.17).
- The Vancouver Canucks ranks 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (32.35%).
- The San Jose Sharks ranks 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (1.53).
- The San Jose Sharks ranks 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (4.24).
Shane’s Free Pick
The Sharks might be coming off a win, but let’s take a look at the whole body work. The Sharks defense has been awful overall and now they have to face off against the best offensive team in hockey. The Canucks are going to get the offense going early, and that is going to be the difference. Look for the Canucks to score at least five goals and that will be enough to get the job done. Back the Canucks on the puck line.
