Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 4, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
| 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 | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.84 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 06:52 | SEA | Eeli Tolvanen | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:22 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | Igor Chernyshov, Macklin Celebrini | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:36 | SJS | Collin Graf | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 01:55 | SEA | Ryker Evans | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:27 | SEA | Ryan Lindgren | Chandler Stephenson, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:36 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Eeli Tolvanen, Joey Daccord | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 4.95 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 34.4% | 65.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 19 |
| Blocks | 23 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.84 | 1.44 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:21 | 0.42 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.01 | 0.60 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:12 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:43 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.37 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.98 | 0.80 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.46 | 0.80 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:10 | 0.69 | 0.59 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.27 | 0.54 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:14 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:53 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:17 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:48 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20:48 | 1.02 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:18 | 0.63 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 2.94 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.95 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
San Jose Sharks generated 4.95 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.92 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 36, worth 2.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 4.95 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.92, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 32 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 36. High-danger chances went 8 to 28.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 36 (2.94 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 31 (-0.95 goals saved above expected).