Vancouver has the edge on the scoreboard and shots, while San Jose leads the hit count.
At the P2 update, Vancouver leads San Jose 2-0 and holds an 18-15 advantage in shots. Drew O’Connor (1-0-1, four shots, +1, one hit) and Liam Ohgren (1-0-1, three shots, +1, one hit) have scored for the Canucks; Filip Hronek has an assist (0-1-1, two shots, +1, one hit). Leevi Meriläinen has stopped all 15 shots for a 1.000 save percentage, while Yaroslav Askarov has 16 saves on 18 shots, an .889 save percentage. Vancouver has no power-play goals, and San Jose’s 19-10 edge in hits is its clearest counter to the Canucks’ shot advantage.
Key Performers
Drew O’Connor, Vancouver: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 4 SOG, +1, 1 hit Liam Ohgren, Vancouver: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 3 SOG, +1, 1 hit Leevi Meriläinen, Vancouver: 15 saves on 15 shots, 1.000 SV%