Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks on Jan 11, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 7, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 7 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
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 | Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.64 | 4.31 |
| 2nd | Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.03 | 2.56 |
| 3rd | Mark Stone | R | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.26 | 2.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:19 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev, Jeremy Lauzon | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:33 | SJS | Collin Graf | Jeff Skinner | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 10:57 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Tomas Hertl, Mark Stone | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:19 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mark Stone | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 11:00 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 12:25 | VGK | Zach Whitecloud | Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 16:29 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Timothy Liljegren, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 17:03 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Tomas Hertl | 6v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 18:59 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Pavel Dorofeyev, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 7–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.62 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.64 | 4.31 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.03 | 2.56 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.26 | 2.48 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.46 | 2.46 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.20 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17:00 | 0.86 | 2.20 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.02 | 1.52 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.06 | 1.06 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:53 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.39 | 0.27 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:40 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.18 | 0.87 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.43 | 0.83 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:15 | 0.19 | 0.67 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.09 | 0.63 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:56 | 0.14 | -0.24 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:41 | 0.49 | -0.80 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:52 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.06 | -0.86 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:53 | 0.30 | -0.90 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.23 | -1.04 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.02 | -1.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Lindbom | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.05 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -2.88 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 7–2 on Jan 11, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.66 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.62 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tomas Hertl led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.31 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 7–2 on Jan 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 7, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tomas Hertl led all skaters at 4.31, on 2G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.66 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.62, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 32 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 20. High-danger chances went 15 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carl Lindbom stopped 18 of 20 (-0.05 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 25 of 31 (-2.88 goals saved above expected).