San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks NHL Predictions
2026-12-19 • Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks @ 8:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VAN: 37.9%
SJS: 62.1%
Expected Goals
VAN: 2.70
SJS: 3.83
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
| Stat | VAN | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.885 | 0.896 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.872 | 0.862 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.842 | 0.921 |
| GAA | 3.41 | 3.36 |
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% • VAN at home vs SJS: 4-2
| 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 2026-12-19 at 8:00 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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