The Vancouver Canucks are looking to sweep the season series against the San Jose Sharks when they open a five-game homestand on Saturday night.
The Canucks are back on home ice after back-to-back 5-1 wins against Vegas and Arizona. Meanwhile, San Jose has lost five games in a row and 10 of their past 12 on the road.
Vancouver is a -143 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 5.5.
Sharks vs. Canucks NHL Betting Odds
Vancouver opened the season series with a dominant 5-2 win over the Sharks back on Dec. 16. San Jose made the next game more interesting, scoring in the last second to force overtime before J.T. Miller would win it for the Canucks. Miller leads the series with two goals and three assists and Thatcher Demko backstopped Vancouver in both victories. A whopping 95 per cent of early bets are taking the Canucks.
The rare 5.5 total has been consistent throughout this series and the teams have hit the Over in both games. With a tempting low total, 89 per cent of bettors are gambling the Over.
The Sharks have had trouble scoring during their five-game losing streak, averaging just 2.2 goals per game and playing the Under 3-2. They are 28-41 on the Over/Under so far this year. They have covered the spread in half of their past 10 contests.
The Canucks have covered three games in a row, improving their impressive 43-29 record against the spread. Seven of their past nine games have played the Under.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose lost their fifth in a row Thursday night, 4-2 at home to the Calgary Flames. Logan Couture’s third period goal kept his team in the game, before the Sharks gave up a last-minute empty netter. Goalie James Reimer got injured halfway through the third period and left the game. He gave up three goals on 35 shots before his exit.
The hottest Shark, Brent Burns, had his five-game point streak snapped Thursday night. The 37-year-old has nine goals and 46 points through 70 games this season.
After 19 years as the Sharks GM, Doug Wilson announced on Thursday that he will be stepping down. Joe Will was named interim GM while they search for a new hire.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks had a successful road trip through the desert, picking up 5-1 wins in both Vegas and Arizona. Elias Pettersson had a great trip, picking up seven points (3G, 4A) over the stretch.
Thursday night in Arizona, Bo Horvat and Alex Chiasson each scored twice and backup goalie Jaroslav Halak stopped 27 of 28 shots. Horvat’s back-to-back goals in the second period gave him the team lead with 30 on the year.
Vancouver is six points and two spots out of playoff position in the Western Conference. With only 10 games to go, they will need to be almost perfect from here on out to squeak into the postseason.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Sharks vs. Canucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Apr 8:52pm | SJ | -1.5 +176 | O +5.5 -115 |
| Closing 10 Apr 2:04am | SJ | -1.5 +150 | O +5.5 -128 |
- Regular Season
Sharks Team Leaders
| Points |
76 |
| + / - |
2 |
| Shots |
326 |
| Penalty Mins |
114 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.66 |
| Points |
99 |
| + / - |
18 |
| Shots |
206 |
| Penalty Mins |
66 |
| Wins |
33 |
| GAA |
1.74 |
- Regular Season
Canucks Team Leaders
| Points |
76 |
| + / - |
2 |
| Shots |
326 |
| Penalty Mins |
114 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.66 |
| Points |
99 |
| + / - |
18 |
| Shots |
206 |
| Penalty Mins |
66 |
| Wins |
33 |
| GAA |
1.74 |
Injuries
Jeffrey Viel (LW)
Jaycob Megna (D)
Alexander Barabanov (LW)
Erik Karlsson (D)
Radim Simek (D)
John Leonard (LW)
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Jonathan Dahlen (C)
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Logan Couture (C)
William Lockwood (RW)
Travis Dermott (D)
Jaroslav Halak (G)
Bo Horvat (C)
Tanner Pearson (LW)
Brock Boeser (RW)
Quinn Hughes (D)
Tucker Poolman (D)
Bo Horvat (C)
Matthew Highmore (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jeffrey Viel (LW) | Prob Thurs | Undisclosed - 17 / 04 / 22 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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Viel has sat out the previous two games with an undefined issue, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Thursday's tilt with the Blues. |
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| Jaycob Megna (D) | Ques Tues | Head - 17 / 04 / 22 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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Megna was absent from the last contest due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will take on the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. |
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| Alexander Barabanov (LW) | Prob Sat | Upper Body - 16 / 04 / 22 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Barabanov has missed the last four contests with an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will be active for Saturday's battle against the Blackhawks. |
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| Erik Karlsson (D) | out for season | Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Karlsson is expected to sit out the rest of the 2021-22 season due to a lower-body injury. |
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| Radim Simek (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 | 5-4 | 5-4 | + - |
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Simek is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be established when he will return to the lineup. |
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| John Leonard (LW) | out for season | Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Leonard is idle due to a lower-body issue, and he is not expected to return this season. |
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| Jonah Gadjovich (LW) | Prob Tues | Hand - 06 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Gadjovich has been sidelined with a hand injury, but it is anticipated that he will return to the lineup for Tuesday's showdown versus the Ducks. |
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| Jonathan Dahlen (C) | Prob Sat | Upper Body - 28 / 03 / 22 | 9-8 | 7-9-1 | + - |
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Dahlen has been sidelined due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup against the Stars on Saturday. |
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| Jonah Gadjovich (LW) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 28 / 03 / 22 | 9-8 | 7-9-1 | + - |
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Gadjovich has sat out the last three games with a lingering injury to an unknown area, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up against the Oilers on Tuesday. |
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| Logan Couture (C) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22 | 10-9 | 9-9-1 | + - |
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Couture missed the previous contest with an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will partake in Wednesday's matchup against the Coyotes. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| William Lockwood (RW) | Ques Fri | Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Lockwood has been absent from the last two contests due to an upper-body injury, leaving his availability for Friday's tilt with the Oilers clouded. |
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| Travis Dermott (D) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Dermott was held out of the last game with an illness, but it is projected that he will participate in Thursday's clash with the Kings. |
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| Jaroslav Halak (G) | out for season | Hand - 20 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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Halak is idle with a hand injury, and it is unliekly that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Bo Horvat (C) | Early May | Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22 | 4-4 | 7-1 | + - |
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Horvat is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will be sidelined until the early part of May. |
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| Tanner Pearson (LW) | Out Fri | Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22 | 7-4 | 8-1-2 | + - |
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Pearson has been out of the lineup with an upper-body injury, and he will not play against the Oilers on Friday. |
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| Brock Boeser (RW) | Prob Mon | Arm - 05 / 04 / 22 | 8-4 | 8-2-2 | + - |
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Boeser has missed the previous three games with an arm injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Stars on Monday. |
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| Quinn Hughes (D) | Prob Sat | Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 | 8-4 | 8-2-2 | + - |
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Hughes has sat out the last two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Sharks. |
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| Tucker Poolman (D) | out for season | Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22 | 9-4 | 9-2-2 | + - |
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Poolman is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season due to migraines stemming from a previous head injury, and he has been shifted to the long-term injured reserve list. |
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| Bo Horvat (C) | Prob Sun | Illness - 31 / 03 / 22 | 9-5 | 9-3-2 | + - |
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Hovart exited the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Sunday. |
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| Matthew Highmore (C) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22 | 11-5 | 9-5-2 | + - |
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Highmore has been out of commission due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Stars. |
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Apr 8:52pm SJ -1.5 +176 O +5.5 -115 Closing 10 Apr 2:04am SJ -1.5 +150 O +5.5 -128 -
- Regular Season
Sharks Team Leaders
Points 76
+ / - 2
Shots 326
Penalty Mins 114
Wins 19
GAA 2.66
Points 99
+ / - 18
Shots 206
Penalty Mins 66
Wins 33
GAA 1.74
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- Regular Season
Canucks Team Leaders
Points 76
+ / - 2
Shots 326
Penalty Mins 114
Wins 19
GAA 2.66
Points 99
+ / - 18
Shots 206
Penalty Mins 66
Wins 33
GAA 1.74
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Injuries
Jeffrey Viel (LW)
Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 17 / 04 / 22Jaycob Megna (D)
Ques Tues Head - 17 / 04 / 22Alexander Barabanov (LW)
Prob Sat Upper Body - 16 / 04 / 22Erik Karlsson (D)
out for season Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22Radim Simek (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22John Leonard (LW)
out for season Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Prob Tues Hand - 06 / 04 / 22Jonathan Dahlen (C)
Prob Sat Upper Body - 28 / 03 / 22Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 28 / 03 / 22Logan Couture (C)
Prob Tues Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22William Lockwood (RW)
Ques Fri Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22Travis Dermott (D)
Prob Thurs Illness - 27 / 04 / 22Jaroslav Halak (G)
out for season Hand - 20 / 04 / 22Bo Horvat (C)
Early May Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22Tanner Pearson (LW)
Out Fri Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22Brock Boeser (RW)
Prob Mon Arm - 05 / 04 / 22Quinn Hughes (D)
Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 22Tucker Poolman (D)
out for season Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22Bo Horvat (C)
Prob Sun Illness - 31 / 03 / 22Matthew Highmore (C)
Prob Mon Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jeffrey Viel (LW) Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 17 / 04 / 22 5-3 4-4 + - Viel has sat out the previous two games with an undefined issue, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Thursday's tilt with the Blues.
Jaycob Megna (D) Ques Tues Head - 17 / 04 / 22 5-3 4-4 + - Megna was absent from the last contest due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will take on the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Alexander Barabanov (LW) Prob Sat Upper Body - 16 / 04 / 22 5-4 5-4 + - Barabanov has missed the last four contests with an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will be active for Saturday's battle against the Blackhawks.
Erik Karlsson (D) out for season Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 5-4 5-4 + - Karlsson is expected to sit out the rest of the 2021-22 season due to a lower-body injury.
Radim Simek (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 5-4 5-4 + - Simek is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be established when he will return to the lineup.
John Leonard (LW) out for season Lower Body - 06 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-7-1 + - Leonard is idle due to a lower-body issue, and he is not expected to return this season.
Jonah Gadjovich (LW) Prob Tues Hand - 06 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-7-1 + - Gadjovich has been sidelined with a hand injury, but it is anticipated that he will return to the lineup for Tuesday's showdown versus the Ducks.
Jonathan Dahlen (C) Prob Sat Upper Body - 28 / 03 / 22 9-8 7-9-1 + - Dahlen has been sidelined due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup against the Stars on Saturday.
Jonah Gadjovich (LW) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 28 / 03 / 22 9-8 7-9-1 + - Gadjovich has sat out the last three games with a lingering injury to an unknown area, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up against the Oilers on Tuesday.
Logan Couture (C) Prob Tues Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22 10-9 9-9-1 + - Couture missed the previous contest with an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will partake in Wednesday's matchup against the Coyotes.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes William Lockwood (RW) Ques Fri Upper Body - 27 / 04 / 22 1-2 2-1 + - Lockwood has been absent from the last two contests due to an upper-body injury, leaving his availability for Friday's tilt with the Oilers clouded.
Travis Dermott (D) Prob Thurs Illness - 27 / 04 / 22 1-2 2-1 + - Dermott was held out of the last game with an illness, but it is projected that he will participate in Thursday's clash with the Kings.
Jaroslav Halak (G) out for season Hand - 20 / 04 / 22 2-4 5-1 + - Halak is idle with a hand injury, and it is unliekly that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Bo Horvat (C) Early May Lower Body - 15 / 04 / 22 4-4 7-1 + - Horvat is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will be sidelined until the early part of May.
Tanner Pearson (LW) Out Fri Upper Body - 08 / 04 / 22 7-4 8-1-2 + - Pearson has been out of the lineup with an upper-body injury, and he will not play against the Oilers on Friday.
Brock Boeser (RW) Prob Mon Arm - 05 / 04 / 22 8-4 8-2-2 + - Boeser has missed the previous three games with an arm injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Stars on Monday.
Quinn Hughes (D) Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 8-4 8-2-2 + - Hughes has sat out the last two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Sharks.
Tucker Poolman (D) out for season Migraine - 03 / 04 / 22 9-4 9-2-2 + - Poolman is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season due to migraines stemming from a previous head injury, and he has been shifted to the long-term injured reserve list.
Bo Horvat (C) Prob Sun Illness - 31 / 03 / 22 9-5 9-3-2 + - Hovart exited the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Golden Knights on Sunday.
Matthew Highmore (C) Prob Mon Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 22 11-5 9-5-2 + - Highmore has been out of commission due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Stars.