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 | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23:15 | 0.88 | 1.63 |
| 2nd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
| 3rd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.12 | 0.87 |
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 | 0.87 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.22 | 0.67 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.62 | 0.65 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.26 | 0.60 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.21 | 0.38 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:58 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:40 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.14 | -0.64 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:15 | 0.88 | 1.63 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:52 | 0.51 | 0.73 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.34 | 0.59 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:08 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:42 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:55 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:31 | 0.15 | -0.23 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:47 | 0.07 | -0.28 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.85 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.02 | 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.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.63 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.85 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 — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 1.63, on 1G, 0A and 5 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.