Canucks play well but fall to Sharks in third period collapse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the San Jose Sharks following a strong start on October 30, 2026. Leading 2-0 after two periods, the Canucks allowed the Sharks to score three unanswered goals in the third period, including two from Will Smith and one from Mason Marchment. Elias Pettersson contributed to the Canucks' first goal and extends his point streak to six games. Coach Manny Malhotra highlighted the team's struggles to close out games, an issue carried over from previous outings. The Canucks will next face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
- •Canucks led 2-0 before losing 3-2 to Sharks.
- •Will Smith scored twice for San Jose, including the game-winner.
- •Elias Pettersson registered a point, maintaining a six-game streak.
- •Vancouver faces Toronto Maple Leafs next on Saturday.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Play One of Their Best Games But Lose to Sharks
"Eleven seconds. The Vancouver Canucks suffered yet another third-period collapse after playing a valiant 40 minutes against the San Jose […]
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