San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.93 | 2.82 |
| 2nd | John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.16 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.17 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:33 | SJS | Collin Graf | Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:18 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Shayne Gostisbehere, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:54 | SJS | John Klingberg | Macklin Celebrini, Philipp Kurashev | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:14 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | William Eklund, John Klingberg | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:40 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Alexander Wennberg | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 21 | 12 |
| Blocks | 26 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.93 | 2.82 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.16 | 1.92 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.17 | 1.25 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.28 | 1.22 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:56 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.01 | 0.99 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.09 | 0.92 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.15 | 0.73 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.02 | 0.73 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.08 | 0.61 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.20 | 0.58 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.25 | 0.01 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.10 | -0.12 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.11 | -0.18 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.55 | 0.92 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.31 | 0.68 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.49 | 0.41 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:14 | 0.29 | 0.14 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.43 | 0.04 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:38 | 0.34 | -0.06 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.04 | -1.02 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.03 | -1.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.83 | W |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -1.31 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.37 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.91 — Carolina Hurricanes 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.82 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Carolina Hurricanes 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 2.82, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.37 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.91, so Carolina Hurricanes 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 23 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29 (1.83 goals saved above expected); Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 19 of 22 (-1.31 goals saved above expected).