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Canucks' shootout win puts Sharks on playoff brink

PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2026, 1:50 AM ET

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SAN JOSE — Linus Karlsson scored in the sixth round of the shootout Saturday night as the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3, snapping Vancouver's four-game losing streak and spoiling the Sharks' final home game. Igor Chernyshov scored twice for San Jose and the game was tied late after Teddy Blueger's power-play goal with three minutes remaining. San Jose's loss leaves the Sharks perilously close to NHL playoff elimination, trailing the Los Angeles team by five points with three regular-season games remaining this week. Macklin Celebrini registered three points and reached 110 points on the season, while Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves; the team will depend on remaining matchups and results to retain a wild-card chance.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Sharks finished last in the NHL the two previous seasons, entering this season rebuilding.
Over the season San Jose improved roughly 30 points compared with prior finishes.
Saturday at SAP Center was San Jose's final regular-season home game and Fan Appreciation Night.
Vancouver defeated San Jose 4-3 in a sixth-round shootout, with Linus Karlsson scoring the decisive goal.
After the loss, Sharks trailed Los Angeles by five points with three games remaining.

News Intelligence

If you're a Sharks fan, it's crunch time. The team's playoff hopes hang by a thread. Their performance in the remaining games will decide their fate. Keep an eye on the scoreboard this week.

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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

The Vancouver Canucks benefited from the shootout win, snapping a four-game losing streak and improving their standings and playoff positioning immediately after the result.

Who Impacted

The San Jose Sharks suffered a setback in their final home game, moving to the brink of playoff elimination and losing momentum despite strong individual performances from Macklin Celebrini.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Vancouver Canucks benefited from the shootout win, snapping a four-game losing streak and improving their standings and playoff positioning immediately after the result.

Who Impacted

The San Jose Sharks suffered a setback in their final home game, moving to the brink of playoff elimination and losing momentum despite strong individual performances from Macklin Celebrini.