Canucks Dominate as They Face Off Against Sharks

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Published: January 27, 2026 9:14 PM ET

Canucks Dominate as They Face Off Against Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks recently faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a closely contested game, ultimately falling 3-2. The match saw Evgeni Malkin score the first goal at 5:24 of the second period, followed by an impressive performance from Ben Kindel, who netted two goals. Vancouver’s Jake DeBrusk contributed to the effort with a goal in the third period, assisted by Elias Pettersson and Evander Kane. The final minutes of the game featured Teddy Blueger bringing the Canucks within one goal, thanks to assists from Liam Öhgren and Filip Hronek.

Canucks Dominate the Sharks Before Facing the Penguins

As the Canucks prepare for their upcoming game against the San Jose Sharks, it’s important to assess their performance in recent matchups. The last five contests against San Jose yielded mixed results:

Dec. 27, 2025: VAN 3 – SJS 6
Nov. 28, 2025: VAN 2 – SJS 3
Apr. 14, 2025: VAN 2 – SJS 1 (OT)
Feb. 6, 2025: VAN 2 – SJS 1 (OT)
Dec. 23, 2024: VAN 4 – SJS 3

On January 27, a date significant in Canucks history, the franchise boasts a record of 14 wins, 8 losses, and 5 ties over 27 games. Notably, the Canucks have won their last six January 27 matches since 2020.

Player Milestones and Performances

Several players stood out in the recent matchup against Pittsburgh. Elias Pettersson achieved a significant milestone by tying Dennis Kearns for ninth on the all-time assist list with 290 assists. Meanwhile, Brock Boeser recorded his 243rd career assist, surpassing Doug Lidster to claim 15th in franchise history.

Both players continue to break records, with Pettersson becoming the sixth player to enter the top 10 in goals, assists, and points for the Canucks. On January 13, he also surpassed Thomas Gradin for 10th on the all-time goals list with a total of 198 goals.