Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 4, San Jose Sharks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
| 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 | Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:28 | 0.69 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 27:39 | 0.85 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:01 | 0.50 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:33 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:03 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz | 5v6 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:44 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Macklin Celebrini, Tyler Toffoli | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:49 | SJS | Jeff Skinner | Igor Chernyshov, Adam Gaudette | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:01 | DAL | Kyle Capobianco | Mavrik Bourque, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:53 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Sam Steel, Nils Lundkvist | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 09:28 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Macklin Celebrini, Dmitry Orlov | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:01 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | Sam Dickinson, Collin Graf | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 01:58 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini | 4v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 4/6 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 12 | 21 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:35 | 0.25 | 1.39 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.73 | 1.39 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:53 | 0.43 | 0.90 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:54 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:24 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:53 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.17 | -0.30 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:28 | 0.69 | 2.24 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 27:39 | 0.85 | 1.92 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:01 | 0.50 | 1.44 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:59 | 0.33 | 0.85 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.23 | 0.54 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:35 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:39 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:38 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -1.85 | O |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -0.24 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Dallas Stars 5–4 on Jan 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.37 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.06 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tyler Toffoli led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Dallas Stars 5–4 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Dallas Stars 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Toffoli led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.37 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.06, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 20 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 31. High-danger chances went 10 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 26 of 31 (-1.85 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 16 of 20 (-0.24 goals saved above expected).