San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Vancouver Canucks on Dec 27, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 6, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 3 |
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 | William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:09 | 0.77 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21:47 | 0.96 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.38 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:11 | SJS | Ryan Reaves | Barclay Goodrow, Vincent Iorio | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:55 | SJS | John Klingberg | Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:04 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Conor Garland, Filip Hronek | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:38 | SJS | William Eklund | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 00:36 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Filip Hronek, Conor Garland | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:47 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Adam Gaudette, Dmitry Orlov | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 10:43 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | — | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:20 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Igor Chernyshov, William Eklund | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 16:55 | SJS | Collin Graf | Alexander Wennberg, Mario Ferraro | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.17 | 2.93 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 12 | 25 |
| Blocks | 13 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:09 | 0.77 | 1.39 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 21:47 | 0.96 | 1.39 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.38 | 1.34 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:51 | 0.39 | 0.85 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13:54 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:05 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.08 | 0.70 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:23 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.29 | 0.70 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:22 | 0.39 | 0.25 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:50 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:24 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.48 | W |
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | -0.40 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Dec 27, 2025.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.93 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 5.17 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
William Eklund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Dec 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 6, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Eklund led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.93 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 5.17, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 37 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 24 of 27 (-0.48 goals saved above expected); Thatcher Demko stopped 32 of 36 (-0.4 goals saved above expected).