San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 26, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 6, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 6 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27:08 | 0.31 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 0 | 3 | 5 | 26:26 | 0.62 | 2.49 |
| 3rd | Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.33 | 2.04 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:28 | SJS | William Eklund | Macklin Celebrini, Dmitry Orlov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:35 | SJS | Michael Misa | Timothy Liljegren | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:02 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Marco Rossi, Brock Faber | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 17:34 | MIN | Marco Rossi | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:15 | SJS | William Eklund | Philipp Kurashev | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 11:34 | SJS | Ryan Reaves | Barclay Goodrow, Ty Dellandrea | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 04:28 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 07:52 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 08:28 | MIN | Zeev Buium | Ryan Hartman, Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 17:42 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| OT 03:47 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | — | 3v3 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.40 | 4.17 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 37.4% | 62.6% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 25:29 | 0.66 | 1.82 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.46 | 1.46 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.16 | 1.18 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:42 | 0.25 | 1.14 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.46 | 0.95 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.06 | 0.91 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:28 | 0.25 | 0.82 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:19 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:50 | 0.26 | -0.15 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.40 | -0.76 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27:08 | 0.31 | 2.56 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 26:26 | 0.62 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.33 | 2.04 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.36 | 1.85 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.02 | 1.22 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:01 | 0.21 | 1.17 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.38 | 1.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.41 | 0.66 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.38 | -0.25 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:55 | 0.57 | -0.25 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:32 | 0.03 | -0.31 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:34 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:38 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:17 | 0.10 | -0.59 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.33 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.57 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 25 | 76.0% | -2.31 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Minnesota Wild 6–5 on Oct 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.17 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.4 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 33, worth -0.57 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Minnesota Wild 6–5 on Oct 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 6, Minnesota Wild 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.56, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.17 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.4, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 25 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.