Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks Preview: Desperate for a win

Vancouver Canucks (7-10-3, sixth Pacific) are struggling this season. They lost their last game 5-4 in a shootout to the Golden Knights. Their goalie, Thatcher Demko, has struggled this year. San Jose Sharks (13-13) have been outscored 23- 13 in the last five games. They were on a win streak before losing to Golden Knight's. The team is desperate for a victory. It's the first time they've played the Canucks this term.

James Reimer was bad on Friday night against the New York Rangers. He allowed at least two goals that he should not have allowed. Two nights later, he started against New Jersey. The last time Reiner was that bad was Nov. 17 against Detroit Red Wings. On Monday, Reimers stopped 37 of 38 shots for the win over the Ottawa Senators. 2 nights after that, the Seattle Kraken scored 7 goals on 26 shots.

Vancouver Canucks play San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Vancouver is struggling this season and needs to win to avoid losing their head coach Bruce Boudreau's job. San Francisco is a team in the Pacific Division. If Vancouver loses, Baudreau will be replaced.

Erik Karlsson has 19 points in the month of November. He has three more games to go to reach the 20-point mark. Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey have the most 20+ point months.

Vancouver Canucks play San Jose Sharks. Bold Prediction: Vancouver Canucks win 8-6.