San Jose Sharks defeat Vancouver Canucks 3-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Vancouver Canucks 2, San Jose Sharks 3
The San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at SAP Center at San Jose. The Vancouver Canucks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks final score and game recap
The Vancouver Canucks led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after two periods. The San Jose Sharks outscored the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in the third period. They came back from a 2-goal deficit after two periods.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Leevi Merilainen (Vancouver Canucks): 21 saves on 24 shots.
- Drew O'Connor (Vancouver Canucks): 1 goal.
- Will Smith (San Jose Sharks): 2 goals.
- Mason Marchment (San Jose Sharks): 1 goal, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks?
The Vancouver Canucks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at San Jose Sharks -1.5.
Did Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the San Jose Sharks to win at -175, a win (+$57.14 on a $100 bet).
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Vancouver Canucks team total 3.5: the under, paying -176, with 2 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying +130, with 1 goal scored.
- San Jose Sharks team total 4.5: the under, paying -215, with 3 scored.
- First-period moneyline: Vancouver Canucks won the first period, paying +122.
Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Vancouver Canucks at +143 and the San Jose Sharks at -175. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San Jose Sharks a 61% favorite. The San Jose Sharks won as the favorite at -175: $57.14 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the San Jose Sharks, the best price before the game was -167 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Vancouver Canucks 3-12 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-5 at home, 2-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 7 times.
This result left the San Jose Sharks 7-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 4-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks?
Next for the Vancouver Canucks: the Toronto Maple Leafs at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the San Jose Sharks: the Ottawa Senators at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.