Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks on Nov 23, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
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 | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:16 | 1.06 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.58 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.00 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:50 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:06 | SJS | John Klingberg | Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:47 | SJS | Barclay Goodrow | Alexander Wennberg, Mario Ferraro | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:38 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Tyler Kleven | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:22 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Nick Cousins, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 2.38 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 60.6% | 39.4% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 61.1% | 38.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 23 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:16 | 1.06 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.58 | 1.88 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.00 | 1.69 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.33 | 1.52 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.02 | 1.21 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.16 | 1.08 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.14 | 0.97 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.02 | 0.70 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:45 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.31 | 0.21 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Hayden Hodgson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:13 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.28 | -0.03 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:17 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:57 | 0.12 | -0.57 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.04 | -0.68 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.12 | 1.15 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.20 | 0.39 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:56 | 0.42 | 0.07 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.33 | 0.03 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.10 | -0.09 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.02 | -0.78 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:43 | 0.22 | -0.83 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.03 | -1.11 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.00 | -1.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.05 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.98 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Nov 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.38 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.23 — Ottawa Senators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 27, worth 0.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Nov 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 2.01, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.38 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.23, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 27 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 19. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.