Sharks at Canucks Preview: First stop, B.C.

Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe San Jose Sharks (29-32-9, seventh Pacific) end their run against Western Canada, an undertaking that has not been kind. They were outdone against Edmonton on the sticks and quick thinking by Oilers’ goaltender Mike Smith and superstar Connor McDavid in overtime. Then, against Calgary, the Flames showed their superiority, peppering the Sharks goaltenders for the longer part of the night and earning the win over the Sharks.

Now, the Sharks face an opponent who has mostly dogged them this season. The Vancouver Canucks (34-28-10, fifth Pacific) are hoping to sweep the series against San Jose after winning the first two contests, 5-4 on Feb.…