Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, San Jose Sharks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | 1 | 4 | 21:59 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.20 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:38 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Ryan Hartman, Vinnie Hinostroza | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:14 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:47 | SJS | Jeff Skinner | Dmitry Orlov | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:16 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Igor Chernyshov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 06:40 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Zach Bogosian, Jake Middleton | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:47 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SJS | William Eklund | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 3.09 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 19 |
| Blocks | 13 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.06 | 0.55 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:35 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:05 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:01 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.91 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:59 | 0.23 | 1.49 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.20 | 1.29 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.95 | 0.75 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:15 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:43 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:46 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:58 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:36 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.36 | O |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.34 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Dec 31, 2025, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.09 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.94 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
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 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.09 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.94, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 23 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 of 28 (-0.36 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 20 of 23 (0.34 goals saved above expected).