San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 11, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23:15 | 0.71 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:02 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Mats Zuccarello, Zeev Buium | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 11:57 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini, Tyler Toffoli | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 02:41 | SJS | Collin Graf | Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.14 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:58 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.59 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:40 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:15 | 0.71 | 0.80 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:08 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:42 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:31 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:55 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:52 | 0.42 | 0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:47 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.70 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.00 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Nov 11, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.13 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.12 — 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.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 2 assists.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.7 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 2–1 on Nov 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 1.33, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.13 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.12, 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 18 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 29. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.