San Jose Sharks at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 12, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:09 | 0.86 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:38 | 0.06 | 1.68 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:57 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:33 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Jake McCabe, William Nylander | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:32 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander, Morgan Rielly | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:31 | SJS | Dmitry Orlov | John Klingberg, Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:35 | SJS | John Klingberg | Macklin Celebrini, Alexander Wennberg | 5v6 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:49 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | William Eklund | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.31 | 2.22 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hits | 22 | 19 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 10 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22:09 | 0.86 | 2.13 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:38 | 0.06 | 1.68 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.08 | 1.02 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:17 | 0.44 | 0.89 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:02 | 0.45 | 0.78 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:48 | 0.55 | 0.71 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.15 | 0.42 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:28 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.45 | 0.12 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.24 | -0.03 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.17 | -0.06 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:56 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.09 | -0.19 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:57 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:37 | 0.04 | 1.11 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.23 | 1.02 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.11 | 0.60 |
| Henry Thrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 22:10 | 0.64 | 0.35 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:54 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.18 | -0.12 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:04 | 0.30 | -0.26 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:14 | 0.09 | -0.30 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.05 | -0.45 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.02 | -1.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.18 | W |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.81 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Dec 12, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.22 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.31 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Alexander Wennberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Dec 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexander Wennberg led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.22 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.31, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 32 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 30 (0.18 goals saved above expected); Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 32 (0.81 goals saved above expected).