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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 27:39 | 0.49 | 2.91 |
| 2nd | Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:28 | 0.42 | 2.50 |
| 3rd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.75 | 1.81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.75 | 1.81 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:35 | 0.25 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.05 | 0.96 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.40 | 0.91 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:53 | 0.43 | 0.81 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.48 | -0.12 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.17 | -0.34 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:53 | 0.07 | -0.48 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.03 | -0.77 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:54 | 0.01 | -0.87 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:24 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 27:39 | 0.49 | 2.91 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:28 | 0.42 | 2.50 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:01 | 0.50 | 1.62 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:59 | 0.37 | 1.42 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.32 | 1.10 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.05 | 0.98 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.31 | 0.95 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.23 | 0.80 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:38 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:39 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:43 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:35 | 0.13 | -0.11 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.05 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -1.08 | O |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -1.34 | 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.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.91 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 26 of 31, worth -1.08 goals saved above expected.
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 — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 2.91, on 0G, 3A and 4 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 (-1.08 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 16 of 20 (-1.34 goals saved above expected).