Pettersson's Two Goals Lift Canucks Over Sharks in 4-3 Victory
Vancouver ends a three-game winless streak while San Jose remains winless in five, with injuries and a late rally defining the matchup.
- Elias Pettersson scored twice in 44 seconds during the second period, ending a seven-game scoring drought and marking his first two-goal game of the season.
- The Canucks broke the game open with three goals in a 70-second span in the second period, including a controversial goal upheld after a goaltender interference challenge by San Jose.
- San Jose rookie Macklin Celebrini, playing his first NHL game in his hometown of Vancouver, recorded two assists but also committed a costly turnover leading to a Canucks goal.
- Sharks forward William Eklund scored on a power play but left the game after a hit by Vancouver’s Tyler Myers and did not return, further complicating San Jose's struggles.
- Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes contributed two assists, extending his streak to nine assists in seven games, while Thatcher Demko made 28 saves to secure the win.