San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.25 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Troy Terry | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.66 | 1.99 |
| 3rd | Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 9 | 17:04 | 0.86 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:43 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Alexander Wennberg, Adam Gaudette | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:02 | ANA | Troy Terry | Nikita Nesterenko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:12 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Alexander Wennberg, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:30 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:17 | SJS | William Eklund | Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 16:26 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Troy Terry, Ryan Poehling | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 03:07 | ANA | Pavel Mintyukov | Cutter Gauthier, Ian Moore | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 13:47 | SJS | Zack Ostapchuk | Vincent Iorio, Barclay Goodrow | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 15:58 | ANA | Troy Terry | Mason McTavish, Jackson LaCombe | 6v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 13 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 6.46 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.25 | 2.03 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:27 | 0.22 | 0.85 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:34 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.66 | 1.99 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 17:04 | 0.86 | 1.49 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:37 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:25 | 1.12 | 0.74 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:39 | 0.46 | 0.74 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:42 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.56 | 0.05 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.45 | -0.05 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 38 | 42 | 90.5% | 0.46 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 5 | 9 | 55.6% | -2.21 | |
| Petr Mrazek | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | -0.32 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Dec 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 6.46 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.54 — Anaheim Ducks 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.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
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 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 6.46 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.54, so Anaheim Ducks 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 13 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 42. High-danger chances went 13 to 26.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 42 (0.46 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 5 of 9 (-2.21 goals saved above expected).