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Canucks vs Sharks: Injuries & Illness Impact Matchup
27 Jan 2026
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
This is Corey with San Jose Sharks News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Vancouver Canucks face the San Jose Sharks tonight at Rogers Arena for the third time this season.
The Canucks sit at 17 wins, 30 losses, and 5 overtime losses, while the Sharks are stronger at 26 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Vancouver has dropped both previous matchups and just lost 3-2 at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
The Sharks, meanwhile, beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in their last game.
Chapter 2: What are the Vancouver Canucks' current challenges with injuries and illness?
Adding to Vancouver's woes, they're banged up and sick. Brock Boser and Zeve Boom are out with injuries from Sunday, and several players like Tom Willender, Jake DeBrusque, and Elias Pettersson have been. Battling illness, missing practices and games, that means big line changes tonight.
On the Sharks' side, former Canuck Kiefer Sherwood could make his debut after getting traded for Cole Clayton and two second-round picks just over a week ago. He's healthy now and ready to bring his hard four-check and hits. Fans are buzzing about a few key players. Jonathan Lekarimaki got called up from the Abbotsford Canucks on Monday to replace Bozer.
Chapter 3: How do the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks compare in their season performance?
The young forward is scorching in the American Hockey League with a point per game and a four-game streak there.
He has a goal and assist in eight NHL games this year and might slot into the top six. For San Jose, Macklin Celebrini is the star to watch. He torched Vancouver with multi-point games in both prior losses and scored twice in their last. Win. The Sharks lead the points race with Celebrini at 26 goals and 48 assists for 74 points, way ahead of Vancouver's top guys.
Like Elias Pedersen, with 13 goals and 18 assists for 31.
Chapter 4: Who are the key players to watch in the Canucks vs Sharks matchup?
Goalie battles feature Thatcher Demko, at eight wins for the Canucks and Yaroslav Askarov, with 16 for the Sharks.
Puff Drop is at 7 p.m. Pacific Time on Sportsnet TV or Sportsnet 650 Radio.
Chapter 5: What impact do injuries have on the Canucks' lineup for tonight's game?
Canucks fans hope to snap the skid, but with injuries mounting, it won't be easy against the hot Sharks team.
Stay tuned for updates.
Chapter 6: When and where can fans watch the Canucks vs Sharks game?
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