Deadspin: Smith and Sharks Overtake League-Worst Canucks in Third-Period Rally

Canucks build an early lead

Drew O'Connor opened the scoring at 13:21 of the first period, putting in a rebound after Elias Pettersson's long shot was stopped. Pettersson has two goals and five assists during a six-game point streak.

Liam Ohgren made it 2-0 with 64 seconds left in the second. Soon after leaving the penalty box, he received a long pass, moved into the slot and scored off the far post.

Sharks answer in the third

Smith began San Jose's comeback eight minutes into the final period, scoring on the Sharks' fifth power play. He took a pass in the high slot and beat the goalie with a wrist shot.

At 10:39, Smith tied the game by lifting a loose puck from near the net. Macklin Celebrini set up the play, and Marchment put San Jose ahead 11 seconds later with a sharp-angle shot off the rush.

Late chance falls short

Vancouver had a late power play and an opportunity to draw even, but Askarov stopped Filip Chytil's one-timer with 19 seconds left. The Canucks have one win in their past 12 games, with a 1-10-1 record over that span. They have been at the bottom of the league standings.