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Canucks Takeaways: Late-game collapse clouds strong road effort

The Canucks were following their first win in 11 games with their best game of the season. Then, suddenly, they weren’t.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:47 AM
Canucks Takeaways: Late-game collapse clouds strong road effort
Key Things to Know
  • The Vancouver Canucks surrendered a 2-0 third-period lead to lose 3-2 against the San Jose Sharks.
  • Will Smith scored two goals and Mason Marchment added another in a three-minute span for San Jose.
  • Canucks goaltender Leevi Merilainen made several crucial early saves before allowing three quick third-period goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Canucks suffered a late-game collapse, squandering a two-goal lead in the third period to lose 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks. Despite controlling the contest for nearly 47 minutes, Vancouver conceded three goals in just over three minutes, sparked by Will Smith's power-play goal and followed by strikes from Smith and Mason Marchment.

Sportsnet writer Iain MacIntyre noted that despite the defeat, the match was arguably Vancouver's most structured road performance of the season. However, costly penalties, defensive errors by young players, and missed late chances against Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov prevented the Canucks from securing points.

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