The Vancouver Canucks will be without Quinn Hughes on Saturday when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs. This will be the fourth straight game Vancouver's captain misses as he recovers from a reported oblique injury.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

The spotlight usually shines brightest on key positions for marquee sports franchises, and the goalie of the Toronto Maple Leafs is a title that is always under intense pressure and scrutiny. Facing the longest Stanley Cup drought in history (57 years entering this season),

Drew O’Connor scored on a penalty shot 33 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Vancouver plays their last game before the 4 Nations break on Saturday, as they return to Rogers Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs are currently second in the Atlantic Division with 68 points accumulated in 54 games played. Puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm PT, despite the game taking place in Vancouver.

The Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in overtime on a penalty shot goal from forward Drew O’Connor. O’Connor has been with the team for less than a week, but he scored the second penalty shot winner in franchise history (the first was Ben Hutton).