William Eklund put the Sharks ahead 1-0 during a 5-on-3 power play at 11:36 of the first period with a one-timer from the right face-off dot past Demko’s blocker. Eklund, who took a big hit from defenseman Tyler Myers before scoring, finished the first period but did not return.

Elias Pettersson scored twice and Quinn Hughes added two assists as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday night.

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The Vancouver Canucks gave the fans and themselves the perfect gift before Christmas: a 4-3 win against the San Jose Sharks. Head Coach Rick Tocchet felt it was a good game overall and that it was a win by committee.

CANUCKS GOAL🚨 That's a vintage Elias Pettersson shot! He puts the Canucks up 4-1! 🎥: Amazon Prime | NHL #Canucks #TheFutureIsTeal pic.twitter.com/CNwKq5HWtK Pettersson's last shift of the game ended at 3:14 into the third period,

The Vancouver Canucks welcomed the San Jose Sharks to Rogers Arena on Monday for both teams’ final test before the holiday break. Mired in three and four-game losing streaks respectively, it was a battle of struggling squads hoping to launch into Christmas on a positive note.

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson left the bench in the third period and did not return against the San Jose Sharks. Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet