Preview: Sharks at Canucks VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Interstat) — The San Jose Sharks, riding a surge of momentum, will face the struggling Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night in a Pacific Division matchup. The Sharks (26-24-0) enter on a high note after a convincing 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday. Their recent 4-3-0 stretch has been fueled by the stellar play of rookie center Macklin Celebrini. The 2024 first-overall pick has been on a tear, recording 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in his last 11 games. He is coming off a two-goal performance against the Rangers and has logged five or more shots on goal in six of those contests. In contrast, the Canucks (17-34-0) are mired in a prolonged slump, having lost 10 of their last 12 games (2-8-2). Their most recent outing was a 5-4 home loss to New Jersey on Friday. Forward Linus Karlsson has been a rare bright spot during the skid, contributing eight points (2 goals, 6 assists) over his last 10 games. San Jose holds a decisive edge in the season series, winning both prior meetings. They defeated Vancouver 3-2 at home on Nov. 28 and 6-3 at Rogers Arena on Dec. 27. The game pits two teams on divergent trajectories. The Sharks, with Celebrini centering a revitalized offense, are pushing for playoff positioning. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, who made 28 saves in the win over New York, provides stability. Vancouver, anchored near the bottom of the league standings, is searching for answers. Their defensive struggles are pronounced, having been shut out twice and allowing five or more goals five times during their 12-game slide. Stopping Celebrini’s line will be a primary challenge. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST. Following this game, San Jose continues a road trip in Edmonton on Thursday, while Vancouver hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.