Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions
2026-12-14 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
SJS: 53.6%
VAN: 46.4%
Expected Goals
SJS: 2.21
VAN: 2.93
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
| Stat | SJS | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.896 | 0.885 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.862 | 0.872 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.921 | 0.842 |
| GAA | 3.36 | 3.41 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs VAN: 2-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | SJS 3 - 4 VAN | VAN | SJS |
| 2026-01-27 | VAN 2 - 5 SJS | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-12-27 | VAN 3 - 6 SJS | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-11-28 | SJS 3 - 2 VAN | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-04-14 | VAN 2 - 1 SJS | VAN | VAN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-14 at 7:00 PM PST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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