In a thrilling overtime finish, Jake DeBrusk netted the winning goal with just 17.6 seconds remaining, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a narrow 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Vancouver's Linus Karlsson broke the deadlock in the third period, scoring his third goal of the season, while rookie goaltender Nikita Tolopilo made a strong debut, stopping 15 of 16 shots. Macklin Celebrini put the Sharks on the board with a power-play goal, marking his 25th of the season. This defeat extends the Sharks' losing streak to 10 games, now sitting at 0-7-3 during this stretch.

Despite limited player availability, both teams showcased their resilience. The Canucks struggled on the power play, going 0-for-5, while the Sharks welcomed new players to fill gaps left by injuries. The upcoming games will see the Canucks face the Vegas Golden Knights and the Sharks take on the Edmonton Oilers, presenting opportunities for both teams to turn their fortunes around.