Burns, Wingels lead Sharks in 2-1 pre-season victory over Canucks

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Vancouver Canucks right wing Derek Dorsett (15) takes a shot at goal past San Jose Sharks right wing Mike Brown (18) during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Brent Burns’ second-period goal held up as the winner as the San Jose Sharks edged the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in pre-season action on Tuesday.

Tommy Wingles scored a first-period goal for the Sharks (2-1-1).

Jared McCann replied for the Canucks (2-2-1).

San Jose’s Martin Jones made 30 saves in the victory. His Vancouver counterpart, Ryan Miller, stopped 20-of-22 shots.

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