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Elias Pettersson set to push Vancouver Canucks to pivotal game against San Jose Sharks

Elias Pettersson set to push Vancouver Canucks to pivotal game against San Jose Sharks

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 14, 2025, 20:30 IST

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The Vancouver Canucks, led by Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, are set to face the San Jose Sharks in their second-to-last regular season game. With two games remaining, they are well-positioned to finish strong. The Canucks have a deep, well-rounded lineup, with top lines led by Jake DeBrusk, Pius Suter, and Brock Boeser. They also have depth in young centres and a strong defense

Elias Pettersson set to push Vancouver Canucks to pivotal game against San Jose Sharks

Vancouver Canucks (via Getty Images)

The Vancouver Canucks, powered by Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, are hoping to finish on a high note against the San Jose Sharks in their second-to-last regular season game. The Vancouver Canucks have two games remaining in the regular season and are well-positioned to finish strong. Head coach Rick Tocchet opted for a talented forward group as the Vancouver Canucks were set to take on the San Jose Sharks.

Vancouver Canucks overload top six with Quinn Hughes, Pius Suter, and Brock Boeser leading powerplay lines

The Canucks are expected to ice a deep, well-rounded lineup, and their recent trend indicates they will dominate much of the play at home. Jake DeBrusk, Pius Suter, and Conor Garland make up the top lines, and Vancouver has depth in the way of young centres like Aatu Raty and Ty Mueller. Pius Suter plays down the middle on the top line with Nils Hoglander and Conor Garland, pairing speed, physicality, and goal-scoring ability.

Jake DeBrusk completes the second line alongside rookie centre Ty Mueller and sniper Brock Boeser, offering offense with a mix of veteran savvy and young legs. The third line—comprising Dakota Joshua, Aatu Raty, and Kiefer Sherwood—offers a tough, hard-hitting presence, while Drew O'Connor, Teddy Blueger, and Linus Karlsson complete a consistent fourth line.
On defense, Vancouver combines captain Quinn Hughes with Elias Nils Pettersson, and Marcus Pettersson and Filip Hronek will be a steady second duo. Noah Juulsen and Victor Mancini fill out the third pairing. Between the goalposts, Thatcher Demko gets the nod, with Kevin Lankinen serving as backup.

Special teams might determine the tempo as Vancouver Canucks host San Jose Sharks

Jake DeBrusk and Brock Boeser join Quinn Hughes and Pius Suter on the top powerplay group, with penalty killers such as Dakota Joshua and Teddy Blueger hoping to shut down the Sharks.
Vancouver's special teams have been the difference all year, and tonight will be no exception. The powerplay groups are established with Quinn Hughes holding down a top unit that features Jake DeBrusk, Pius Suter, Conor Garland, and Brock Boeser.
A second unit of Nils Hoglander, Linus Karlsson, Aatu Raty, Filip Hronek, and Victor Mancini provides secondary scoring danger and puck support. On the penalty kill, Teddy Blueger and Dakota Joshua are joined by Noah Juulsen and Filip Hronek to handle most defensive work. Pius Suter and Drew O'Connor support the second PK unit along with Marcus Pettersson and Victor Mancini.
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With only one game left after tonight, the Vancouver Canucks seek to create momentum and hone their playoff game against a fragile San Jose Sharks team.

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