Drew O'Connor's OT Penalty Shot Lifts Canucks Over Sharks 2-1
O'Connor's penalty shot goal, 33 seconds into overtime, secures Vancouver's victory and strengthens their playoff position.
- Drew O'Connor scored on a penalty shot in overtime after being hooked by Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, marking his second goal in three games since joining the Canucks via trade.
- The Canucks have now moved into the second Western Conference wild-card spot, with a record of 5-1-1 in their last seven games.
- Goaltender Thatcher Demko stopped 33 of 34 shots, continuing his dominance over San Jose with a perfect 13-0-0 record against the team.
- Tyler Toffoli scored the Sharks' lone goal with 88 seconds left in regulation, tying the game after a strong third-period effort by San Jose, who outshot Vancouver 16-3 in the frame.
- The Canucks were without defenseman Quinn Hughes, their points leader, for the third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury.