Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the San Jose Sharks on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, San Jose Sharks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 5 |
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 | 21:14 | 0.15 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12:25 | 0.45 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:11 | SJS | Pavol Regenda | Alexander Wennberg, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:14 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | William Eklund, Dmitry Orlov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:15 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Dmitri Voronkov, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 15:16 | SJS | Zack Ostapchuk | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:05 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 17:46 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Alexander Wennberg | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:31 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Collin Graf, Mario Ferraro | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.85 | 5.32 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Hits | 12 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.47 | 0.79 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:17 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.54 | 0.75 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:47 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:41 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:18 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:43 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:58 | 0.52 | -0.15 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:39 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.15 | 2.13 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:25 | 0.45 | 1.00 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:05 | 0.46 | 0.95 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25:41 | 0.78 | 0.90 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:17 | 0.83 | 0.79 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17:23 | 0.83 | 0.69 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.22 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.75 | L |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 2.12 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Jan 06, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 5.32 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.85 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alexander Wennberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 34 of 36, worth 2.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 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?
San Jose Sharks generated 5.32 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.85, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 36 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 36. High-danger chances went 14 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 31 of 34 (0.75 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 34 of 36 (2.12 goals saved above expected).