Tomas Vokoun made 23 saves as the fourth-place Predators moved five points ahead of the Canucks in the Western Conference. Auld finished with 33 saves and Daniel Sedin had two assists for the Canucks, who have lost three of five since the Olympics.
Sharks 5, Oilers 2
At San Jose, California, Joe Thornton scored the tiebreaking goal and got his NHL-leading 65th assist, and San Jose began a vital six-game homestand with a victory over Edmonton.
Steve Bernier scored two third-period goals and fellow rookie Milan Michalek had a goal and two assists for the Sharks, who spoiled the debut of new Edmonton goalie Dwayne Roloson with their fourth straight home victory.
Captain Patrick Marleau matched his career high with his 28th goal of the season and added two assists for the Sharks. Vesa Toskala made 19 saves, and new forward Ville Nieminen landed a series of crowd-pleasing checks in an impressive debut.
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