January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\nAskarov has allowed some soft rebounds up the middle so far. Hasn\u2019t hurt Sharks yet, but dangerous game there.<\/p>\n
7 in: Smith crossbar, San Jose Sharks having their way. This is a good test though, they raced out to quick lead against Rangers, kind of softened in their play throughout game. Can Sharks keep it up here? So far, they have.<\/p>\n
9 in: Liljegren gets a couple one-timer chances off cycle. Hasn\u2019t been normal to see that for San Jose over the years in any regular season game, even against an opponent as depleted as Vancouver. Just punishing on cycle.<\/p>\n
7 left: Misa with a sweet move on Marcus Pettersson, that\u2019s no small feat, the rook is playing with more confidence.<\/p>\n
3 left: Just dominating San Jose Sharks\u2019 shift, then Canucks ice it for no reason. They look like 2023-24 Sharks.<\/p>\n
Icing after icing by the Canucks. Again, this looks familiar.<\/p>\n
This was the right way for the San Jose Sharks to finish this period. Another goal would\u2019ve been nice, but playing the right way.<\/p>\n
Celebrini penalty: First gasp of air that Vancouver has had in a while. Former Sharks\u2019 pick Linus Karlsson draws the call on Celebrini, no argument from Mack. Big Sharks\u2019 kill to start period.<\/p>\n
Period 2<\/p>\n
3 in: Scrambly for the Sharks there, big one-timer stop by Askarov, but he\u2019s flopping around. Not blaming him, San Jose put him in that position.<\/p>\n
4 in: Then Klingberg behind net, forced to give it to Askarov for faceoff. Sharks need to reassert. Canucks pushing back.<\/p>\n
Blueger penalty: Celebrini forces an interference, time for Sharks to step on throats.<\/p>\n
Smith goal: That\u2019ll do it. What a shot. Finds a spot high. They play \u201c1979\u201d after that goal, not sure why haha. Probably speaks to Canucks fans longing for a better time, even if 1979 wasn\u2019t anything special for their franchise.<\/p>\n
8 left: Wennberg and Smith exchange gorgeous passes cross slot. Smith hard pass to Wennberg, impressive reception from Wennberg.<\/p>\n
6 left: Another Canucks\u2019 icing, solid cycle shift from Misa line. After brief Vancouver pushback, good to see San Jose Sharks take game over again.<\/p>\n
Goodrow penalty: Here\u2019s Canucks\u2019 chance, almost full 5-on-3 for Vancouver here. Notably, Wennberg-Ferraro-Desharnais to start.<\/p>\n
Askarov at his best on this kill, and Ferraro with massive blocks.<\/p>\n
Kane 10-9 over Liljegren. That was quick. Not sure what set that off. Would guess Kane just wanted to blow off steam, wonder if there will be a response, Kane sort of picking on a non-fighter.<\/p>\n
That was the first fight of Timothy Liljegren’s career<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\nPeriod 3<\/p>\n
Klingberg goal: Klingberg\u2019s last goal was also in Vancouver, literally a month ago on 12\/27. Great Wennberg screen. Celebrini has four points.<\/p>\n
3 in: I\u2019m eating a fruit cup lol. That\u2019s how easy this game looks for San Jose. I rarely eat in game. I\u2019m impressed by Vancouver pressbox, they\u2019ve got papaya. I don\u2019t even like papaya. Fruit platters I see around the league usually go watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, and pineapples.<\/p>\n
5 in: Klingberg does nice job, aggressive break-up of 2-on-1, Blueger doesn\u2019t get chance to do anything.<\/p>\n
Hronek goal: Hammers it on the PP. Let\u2019s see if this sparks something in the Canucks. Good test for Sharks to see if they can close out Vancouver without a peep.<\/p>\n
10 in: Wennberg line responds, just goes to work down low. Regenda is a nice add that way, that\u2019s just his game.<\/p>\n
6 left: Liljegren and Eklund with a winning backcheck effort up three. But then Liljegren with a not great pass to the front, but Askarov erases the mistake.<\/p>\n
4 left: Reaves\u2019s with a winning backcheck effort. Small things, but I really like how Sharks managed momentum tonight.<\/p>\n
Askarov\u2019s first win in almost 3 weeks, last one was 1\/7 at Los Angeles Kings.<\/p>\n
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