San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 1, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
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 | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.18 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.68 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.35 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:20 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:23 | SJS | Collin Graf | Ty Dellandrea, Nick Leddy | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 10:56 | DAL | Sam Steel | Alexander Petrovic, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:39 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston, Vladislav Kolyachonok | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:41 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Roope Hintz | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.00 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 24 | 17 |
| Blocks | 9 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.18 | 0.58 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:06 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:54 | 0.22 | 0.41 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:12 | 0.21 | 0.26 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.20 | -0.17 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.13 | -0.17 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.10 | -0.39 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.18 | -0.48 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.10 | -0.78 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.18 | 2.17 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.68 | 1.55 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.35 | 1.53 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.02 | 1.29 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.01 | 1.27 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:48 | 0.23 | 1.04 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:10 | 0.40 | 0.64 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.25 | 0.52 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:53 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:30 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:51 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.08 | 0.19 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.03 | -0.02 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.48 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 16 | 17 | 94.1% | 0.79 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
Dallas Stars generated 3.02 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.0 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikko Rantanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 16 of 17, worth 0.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikko Rantanen led all skaters at 2.17, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.02 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.0, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 17 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 24. High-danger chances went 9 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 20 of 23 (-0.48 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 16 of 17 (0.79 goals saved above expected).