San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.06 | 2.26 |
| 2nd | Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:33 | 0.98 | 1.99 |
| 3rd | J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.39 | 1.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:18 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond, James van Riemsdyk | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:54 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:58 | SJS | Collin Graf | Nick Leddy, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:55 | DET | J.T. Compher | Marco Kasper | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:41 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Lucas Raymond, James van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:28 | DET | Marco Kasper | Lucas Raymond | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 3.87 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 41.6% | 58.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 16 | 14 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.41 | 0.76 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21:14 | 0.61 | 0.73 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:10 | 0.67 | 0.49 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.24 | -0.03 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:01 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.05 | -0.47 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.06 | 2.26 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14:33 | 0.98 | 1.99 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.39 | 1.46 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.29 | 1.36 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.40 | 0.99 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:46 | 0.86 | 0.71 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:20 | 0.06 | 0.62 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:41 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.20 | -0.00 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.21 | -0.01 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 0.43 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Jan 17, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.87 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.55 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Lucas Raymond led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.26 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lucas Raymond led all skaters at 2.26, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.87 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.55, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 22 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 17 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 21 of 24 (0.43 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 20 of 22 (0.41 goals saved above expected).